Tinnitus is a condition that causes a high-pitched ringing in the ears. Some people experience tinnitus during migraine episodes. A history of migraine is also a risk factor for independent tinnitus.

Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause headaches, nausea, and aura. Aura refers to sensory changes that some people with migraine experience as an episode begins. They can include auditory changes, such as ringing in the ears.