Tinnitus is not caused by any sounds, has no effect on the condition of hearing, and does not deteriorate or improve it. Tinnitus is an acoustic phenomenon that can only be heard by the affected person. Learn more about the causes of tinnitus and the conditions that come with tinnitus.

Tinnitusmakes people unable to rest, relax, fall asleep and, consequently, also work. The persistent tinnitus that is heard in the head makes some people so nervous that they cannot function normally. They isolate themselves from their surroundings, ruining their own and their families' lives. In addition, these people are afraid that the noise is a signal of a serious illness developing in the head. This fear is with them all the time. There are times when you have to take psychotropic drugs to deal with your anxiety.

Tinnitus - overactive thyroid gland

Hyperthyroidism causes more thyroid hormones to circulate in the blood, which stimulate the circulatory system to work intensively. This causes the blood pressure to rise and your heart rate to increase. This condition is called hyperkinetic circulation. When the blood flows through the arteries around the temples under a much higher than usual pressure and the heart is contracting more often, we hear buzzing or ringing in the ears.

If you suspect that you may suffer from thyroid disease because you experience weight loss, excessive nervousness, insomnia - see a doctor. He will order the appropriate tests and you will start treatment.

Tinnitus - low blood clotting

Tinnitus is associated with general fatigue and drowsiness. They are caused by increased heart rate (tachycardia), which, by contracting more often, wants to make up for the lack of blood in the body, or in other words - its insufficient oxygen supply. As in the case of hyperthyroidism, we "hear" the blood flowing quickly through the temporal arteries as an unpleasant noise.

You can't do without a doctor's help. Before he makes a diagnosis, do not take NSAIDs as they thin the blood. Avoid massage or cupping, as this can lead to internal bleeding. Low blood clotting does not always mean serious problems (chronic inflammation of the liver parenchyma, uremia, i.e. the end stage of renal failure). Usually it doesabout the deficiency of vitamin K or calcium, which play an important role in the blood clotting process.

Tinnitus - drug abuse

Disturbing tinnitus usually persists during treatment and several days or weeks after treatment. Most often, tinnitus is caused by antibiotics (streptomycin, gentamicin, neomycin). But a similar effect will also be achieved by the abuse of acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin) and other anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.

If you know which antibiotics are causing your tinnitus, ask your doctor for a different medicine if you need this treatment. Use anti-inflammatory and pain medications wisely. If you must take them, always start with the lowest doses or those strictly prescribed by your doctor. Consider using painkillers.

Tinnitus - atherosclerosis

Tinnitus can also be caused by atherosclerosis. When the walls of the arteries become overgrown with atherosclerotic plaque made of cholesterol and other lipids, their inner diameter decreases. The blood must squeeze through the vessels with increased force, which is felt, among others, by in the form of tinnitus appearing after exercise or an extremely busy day.

Go to the doctor and tell me about your suspicions. Ask to be referred for cholesterol and triglyceride tests (lipid profile). Limit eating animal fats and carbohydrates. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and start exercising regularly or cycling.

Tinnitus - severe stress

Tinnitus or so-called ringing usually occurs in the evening or right after going to bed. It is not accompanied by pain or dizziness, but it is impossible to sleep well.

If you discover the cause of severe stress, try to eliminate it. After returning from work or running errands, relax. Go for a walk or meet people who are kind to you. Don't talk about work and troubles all the time. Learn to relax. If you are unable to sleep, turn on the radio or a CD of relaxing music. Don't drink coffee and strong tea in the afternoon.

Tinnitus - excess noise

People constantly in noise, listening to loud music, especially through headphones, often experience nagging tinnitus in silence. Usually it is the result of severe irritation of the auditory nerves or progressive damage to them.

Avoid wearing headphones and listening to music out loud. Do not turn on the radio loudly at home or in the car. Let there be gentle music flowing from him, which will help calm the psyche. If, after a few weeks of such home therapy, you do not notice any improvement -go to the ENT specialist to check for more serious hearing damage.

Tinnitus - hypertension

Hypertension is not only the cause of tinnitus, but also the clearly perceived pulsation. Patients describe this condition as stuffing cotton wool through the head. With high blood pressure, apart from tinnitus, there is often pain at the back of the head. The ailments worsen after exercise, and physical performance decreases. hypertension is a dangerous disease because it does not hurt, but it insidiously destroys internal organs, especially the kidneys and eyes. It often occurs simultaneously with diabetes.

Take your blood pressure for a few days. If its values ​​exceed 140/90 mm Hg, see a doctor as soon as possible and start treatment. At the beginning, it is enough to change the diet to the so-called Mediterranean diet (lots of fish, vegetables, fruit, olive oil) and a good dose of exercise. If your doctor prescribes medications, take them regularly. Do not stop taking them, even when the blood pressure returns to normal. It is the regular use of medication that keeps your blood pressure at the right level.

Tinnitus - where to get help?

If your tinnitus continues or exceeds 5 minutes, consult your GP or otolaryngologist. You can also contact the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing - Ear Sound Clinic: www.ifps.org.pl

About the authorAnna Jarosz A journalist who has been involved in popularizing he alth education for over 40 years. Winner of many competitions for journalists dealing with medicine and he alth. She received, among others The "Golden OTIS" Trust Award in the "Media and He alth" category, St. Kamil awarded on the occasion of the World Day of the Sick, twice the "Crystal Pen" in the national competition for journalists promoting he alth, and many awards and distinctions in competitions for the "Medical Journalist of the Year" organized by the Polish Association of Journalists for He alth.

Category:

He alth