I have tinnitus and I can barely hear the person who called.

Tinnitis is a ringing in the ear.

Damage to the eardrum for loud and sustained noise levels. I know this from personal experience but this is not a medical website. For more medical info go to WebMD.com

try not using headphones or listening to loud music for a few days if the sound goes away then you have been damaging your ears with too loud sound. If the problem persists see a doctor as you may have Tinnitus or other hearing/medical disorder that a doctor should have a look at.

It is a medical condition called "tinnitus". It can be caused by listening to loud music or noises, but it can just happen without obvious cause. Don't wear headphones loud and don't go to loud concerts, go to an ear specialist and have it checked out to rule out any pathology. Often it comes and goes by itself, but if it has no pathalogical reason then there is no cure other than masking it with other noise like the tv or radio. BTA About tinnitus

Yes if you have Tinnitus it can be really uncomfortable and stressful - here is a list of things to try and avoid;

1. Loud noise - this can worsen the situation as it can damage your hearing

2. Stress and exhaustion - can just make you more sensitive to the condition

3. Medications - some medications can aggravate the condition

Tinnitus is a physical condition that is felt as ringing or noises in the ears even though those sounds are not present all around. It can be a very distressing condition for sufferers.

tinnitus,,,,set loudness to low

That means the speaker for the ear is damaged and needs to be/replaced/repaired. Most devices come with a one year manufacturer's warranty. If unsure about the purchase date check with your carrier.

Try this site:
http://www.curefortinnitus.com/

Many sufferers make use of self-help treatments such as:

• Maskingthe tinnitus with competing sounds, such as low music (using personalheadphones) clocks, or other noises such as ‘white noise’ generators.This makes it easier to ignore the tinnitus, help concentration andsleep.
• Useof hearing aids for hearing loss - being able to hear sounds you cannotnormally hear may help override the tinnitus noise
• Cognitive behaviour therapy can help people to change their response and lower their awareness of tinnitus.
• Deliberately trying to concentrate on something else and to ignore the tinnitus
• Stress management - stress and fatigue can make the condition worse.
• Avoidance of alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and certain foods that are known to aggravate tinnitus.
• Use of earplugs, earmuffs and avoiding loud noise to limit further damage to the ears.

We are actually not supposed to provide medical/legal advice on this site, but I just thought this may help you. Hope it does :)

Cheers!
IrishDruid