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Recently, more and more people are finding themselves experiencing tinnitus. Tinnitus is a common symptom that many people experience to a greater or lesser extent. So, what are the causes of tinnitus?This article will give you a detailed introduction to the 6 common causes of tinnitus and provide you with a simple self-test method to help you understand which type you belong to.
First, we need to understand the definition of tinnitus. Tinnitus refers to the subjective sensation of the patient consciously hearing various sounds in the absence of external sound stimuli. The sound of tinnitus can be continuous, intermittent, high-frequency, low-frequency, or even a mixture of multiple sounds. Next, we'll look at each of the six common causes of tinnitus.
The first cause is a blockage of the external auditory canal. The external auditory canal is the passage that connects the outside world to the middle ear, and if the external ear canal is blocked by a foreign body, cerumen or earwax, sound cannot be transmitted smoothly to the inner ear, resulting in the sensation of tinnitus. In this case, it is only necessary to clean the external auditory canal.
The second cause is otitis media. Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear tissue caused by a viral or bacterial infection, which causes an increase in pressure in the middle ear cavity and stimulation of the eardrum by pressure changes, resulting in a sensation of tinnitus. **Otitis media should be actively used with antibiotics and traditional Chinese medicine for anti-inflammatory**.
The third cause is high blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure have insufficient blood supply to the ears due to poor blood circulation, which causes tinnitus. Therefore, it is necessary to actively control blood pressure and take effective antihypertensive measures, such as appropriate exercise and dietary conditioning.
The fourth cause is temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joint is one of the most important joints in the head, and if the temporomandibular joint is disturbed, it will cause temporomandibular joint pain and disturbed sounds to the ears, which can cause tinnitus. You should seek medical attention in time and take corresponding measures.
The fifth reason is that some medications, such as certain antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and chemotherapy drugs, may cause tinnitus. If you are taking these medications and you experience symptoms of tinnitus, you should tell your doctor so that you can adjust your medication.
The last reason is the mental factor. Long-term anxiety, depression, nervousness and other emotional changes can lead to problems in various systems of the body, which in turn can cause tinnitus. At this time, you should actively regulate your emotions and avoid excessive mental stress.
After understanding the six common causes of tinnitus, here is a simple self-test method to help you get a preliminary understanding of which type you belong to. You can close your eyes in a relatively quiet environment, concentrate and see if you can hear tinnitus. If you can hear tinnitus, you can further determine which cause of your tinnitus may be caused by the characteristics of the sound and other accompanying symptoms.
In conclusion, tinnitus is a common symptom, and there are many different causes of tinnitus. For people who consciously have tinnitus, timely diagnosis and ** is very important. I hope that through the introduction of this article, we can help you better understand the causes of your tinnitus and take corresponding measures to regulate and **.
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