Sudden ringing in the ears and hearing loss
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Many people are extremely fearful of sudden hearing loss caused by work pressure and other factors. This is a symptom of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden deafness). Sudden deafness is triggered by unhealthy lifestyles such as excessive fatigue, staying up late for overtime work, prolonged online gaming, or playing mahjong, which lead to sleep deprivation and vascular tension, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the inner ear. Environmental factors can also contribute to sudden hearing loss.
Tinnitus is a common condition in daily life. Some patients may suddenly experience ringing in the ears accompanied by hearing loss. So, what causes sudden tinnitus and hearing loss?
Sudden Tinnitus with Hearing Loss
Many people feel frightened when they suddenly lose hearing due to work-related stress or other factors. This is a symptom of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden deafness), often associated with tinnitus. Sudden tinnitus can be caused by unhealthy lifestyles such as excessive fatigue, staying up late for work, prolonged gaming sessions, or playing mahjong, all of which lead to sleep deprivation and vascular tension, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the inner ear. Environmental factors can also trigger sudden tinnitus. For example, loud sounds in nightclubs and dance halls, as well as low-frequency noise from electronic devices that many people overlook, can be harmful. Living in such environments can damage hearing. Additionally, the significant mental and psychological stress experienced by modern young people can also lead to sudden tinnitus.
Sudden tinnitus can result in varying degrees and frequencies of hearing impairment, such as high-frequency loss, low-frequency loss, flat-type hearing loss, or complete deafness. A recommended self-massage technique involves using the ten fingers to comb through the hair from the forehead bangs backward to the occipital region. When reaching the back of the head, place the hands behind the earlobes and stroke downward along both sides from the auricles to the cheek area. Repeat this motion 100 times continuously.
Different treatment methods are applied depending on the severity and type of hearing loss experienced by the patient. If sudden tinnitus occurs during the acute phase, medical treatment prescribed by a doctor is necessary. It's also important to maintain a healthy living environment and adopt good daily habits. We hope this article has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a happy life!
