2023-06-20 17:33:58
The ears are not only key organs for hearing correctly, but they also have a fundamental role when it comes to moving, as they help maintain balance. To that extent, they are keys to communication, language learning, and location.
That is why the problems that occur in the ears usually generate so many affectations in the quality of life of people. To identify if a person is suffering from a disease or health condition that is affecting the ears, it is very important to take into account some signs and symptoms.
“Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a disorder of the circulatory system. For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause or with others that reduce or cover up the noise, which makes the tinnitus less noticeable”, indicates the Mayo Clinic, a medical institution in the United States.
This source points out that people who suffer from this condition describe that they feel a frequent sound in their ears that does not have an external origin. There is even talk of hearing “imaginary noises,” which can include buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, and muttering.
“In most people with tinnitus, it is subjective, meaning that only that person hears it. Tinnitus noise can vary in pitch, from a low roar to a high squeal, and can be heard in one or both ears. In some cases, the sound can be so loud that it interferes with your ability to concentrate or hear external sounds. Tinnitus can be present all the time or it can be intermittent.
There are some people who can perceive that the abnormal sounds they hear sound in time with their heart, which may be an indication that they have a condition known as “pulsatile tinnitus”.
Although it does not always cause discomfort that significantly affects people’s quality of life, there are some points that people should keep in mind to know when they should consult their medical professional.
If tinnitus occurs following a person has suffered from a respiratory infection, it is very important that they go to the health services when the symptoms last more than a week.
In turn, they should see a doctor immediately when partial or total hearing loss is perceived and, in addition, when they suffer from mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety while they have tinnitus.
Finally, that medical source cites some risk factors that can make some people more prone to tinnitus.
“Loud noises, such as heavy machinery, power saws, and firearms, are common sources of hearing loss-related noise. Portable music devices, such as MP3 players, can also cause noise-related hearing loss if played at high volumes for long periods. People who work in noisy environments (such as factory and construction workers, musicians, and soldiers) are at higher risk,” details the Mayo Clinic.
And he also points out that there are other factors that also influence, such as age. As the years pass, the nerve fibers in the ears deteriorate, which can cause people to hear noises that are not there.
According to MedlinePlus, the online encyclopedia of the United States National Library of Medicine, some patients may also experience discomfort such as pain and noise in the ears as a result of infections.
In turn, some reasons that warrant consultations are high fever, intense pain, dizziness, headache, inflammation around the ear or weakness in the facial muscles. It is also a serious sign if the severe pain stops suddenly, as it can be an indication that the eardrum has ruptured.
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