Tinnitus: Understanding Ringing Ears and Potential Hearing Loss

Question
Dear Dr. Aukerman,

My ears ring a lot because of my hair cells dying episodically.  Is this bad?  Someone told me that too much of this will lead to loss of hearing when I get old.  Is this true?

Answer
It is normal aging unless yours is more, then it could lead to some hearing loss as you get older. Some cases are related to a cross-allergenicity to milk and dairy foods. Stay off dairy and take a multivitamin and a high potency B complex vitamin for 2 months to see if the ringing decreases if OK with your doctor. OK?