What could cause sudden tinnitus lasting about ten seconds?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Tinnitus is a common symptom with various possible causes, such as noise exposure, auditory system disorders, and systemic diseases. In addition to these factors, poor rest and lack of sleep can also easily lead to tinnitus. If symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation followed by appropriate treatment based on the underlying cause.
Tinnitus is a common symptom with various possible causes, including sound stimulation, auditory system disorders, and systemic diseases.
1. Sound Stimulation
Remaining in a noisy environment for a prolonged period or suddenly being exposed to intense sounds, such as an explosion, may affect hearing in both ears and lead to sudden tinnitus. In severe cases, there may also be a temporary decrease in hearing.
2. Auditory System Disorders
Conditions such as foreign bodies in the external ear canal, impacted earwax, external otitis, otitis media, Ménière's disease, otosclerosis, and hearing loss from various causes can affect the inner ear nerves, internal ear environment, and eardrums, thereby causing tinnitus.
3. Systemic Diseases
Many systemic conditions can cause this symptom, including hypertension, cervical spondylosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, temporomandibular joint disorders, and emotional stress or depression.
Besides the above reasons, poor rest and insufficient sleep can also easily trigger tinnitus. If symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and appropriate treatment accordingly.
