Sometimes we hear that beep sound in our ear. Why does it happen?

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When we are exposed to general noise and then introduced to a sound free environment, we might start to hear noises (whatever you may call it). It is sometimes also called 'tinnitus' which means ringing or buzzing in the ears.

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