There are various symptoms associated with tinnitus. It may come and go. It may be high or low pitched. Some people tend to easily get angry or irritated. May be forgetful. Their lower back may ache. Some also have heart palpitations, dry throat or thirsty. Other symptoms associated with tinnitus may have trouble sleeping. Some people may be forgetful, with tight chest, may have bitter taste in their mouths, irritated eyes, dark urine, or dizziness or headache. They may be constipated too.

Most people who have complained about tinnitus usually have more than one of the above symptoms. Generally they do have it for a long time, whether it's ringing in a low-pitched tone or a high-pitched tone. In the beginning, it was only slightly noticeable. Over time, it gets worse. Most people developed into more severe form.

Both acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatments can help with tinnitus.

It is important for people who developed tinnitus is to maintain a healthy attitude toward life, staying away from getting too emotional (angry, irritable, mad) about day to day routines, reducing their sugar intake in their diet, and maintain a good habit of getting to bed before 10:30pm.