It ended when metal tools became widespread (in the Copper Age or Bronze Age; or, in some geographical regions, in the Iron Age). The Neolithic is a progression of behavioral and cultural characteristics and changes, including the use of wild and domestic crops and of domesticated animals.
A single exposure to a sudden extremely loud noise can also cause tinnitus. A variety of other conditions and illnesses can lead to tinnitus, including: Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (auditory nerve)
How loud is your tinnitus? Extremely mild, I hear it only in silence and/or when plugging my ears 14 vote(s) 3.8%. Mild, I hear it in quiet-ish conditions, but most everyday sounds mask it 71 vote(s) 19.3%. Moderate, I almost always hear it, however tv/music/outdoors noise can mask it 157 vote(s) 42.7%. Intrusive, I hear it always and nearly above everything, barely nothing masks it 121 vote(s) 32.9%.