What would cause the sound of thunder in the ear?

The perception of sound where there is no corresponding external noise is called tinnitus. The exact causes of tinnitus aren't known, but we do know it's a symptom, not a disease or illness. read more

Sound therapy - if the noises seem louder at quiet times, particularly during the night, it may help to have some environmental or natural sound from a CD, a sound generator, or even a fan or ticking clock in the background. Some people use in-ear sound generators. read more

Tinnitus from noise exposure is nearly always a high-pitched ringing or hissing sound. As someone else noted, a blockage in your ear, such as wax occlusion or middle ear fluid, will make these sounds seem even louder by blocking the outside noises. read more

Re: Making a sound like steady thunder in my ears. « Reply #1 on: 29/12/2013 20:31:05 » There are three tiny bones in your middle ear which act as a"volume control" for your hearing. read more