Constant ear ringing for several days after accidentally popping my ear too hard. Should I be worried?

Hi everyone. I’m 17M and I’ve had constant ringing in my right ear for a few days now. It started right after I accidentally popped my ear really hard. Since then, the ringing hasn’t stopped at all it’s a steady, high pitched tone, and it's ANNOYING.

There’s no major pain, but it feels irritated and a bit “off.” I don’t know if my hearing is muffled or if it’s just the ringing making it hard to tell. No dizziness, fever, or cold.

I haven’t used any cotton buds or eardrops. I’m avoiding loud sounds and headphones.

Is this something that goes away on its own, or should I see an ENT as soon as possible? Could I have injured my eardrum or inner ear? Any advice or similar experiences would help.

Thanks in advance.

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 5:00 AM UTC

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