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What causes deafness in the ears?

Nov 28, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, hearing loss may be caused by factors such as aging, noise exposure, secretory otitis media, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or acoustic neuroma. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. In daily life, limit exposure time to loud noises and take proper measures to protect hearing; avoid frequent ear picking to prevent ear canal injury.

Generally, hearing loss may be caused by factors such as aging, noise exposure, secretory otitis media, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or acoustic neuroma. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Aging

With increasing age, hair cells in the inner ear and auditory nerves gradually degenerate, leading to reduced ability to transmit sound signals and resulting in hearing decline. Regular hearing tests are recommended, along with using appropriate hearing aids and avoiding prolonged stays in noisy environments.

2. Noise Exposure

Long-term or sudden exposure to loud noises can damage and kill inner ear hair cells, impairing sound perception. Wear soundproof earplugs during work, reduce headphone usage time, and avoid environments with intense noise such as explosions.

3. Secretory Otitis Media

Blockage of the Eustachian tube leads to fluid accumulation in the middle ear, obstructing sound wave transmission and causing hearing loss, often accompanied by a feeling of ear fullness. Treatment may include cefaclor dry suspension, mometasone furoate nasal spray, and eucalyptus citronellal enteric soft capsules as prescribed, along with Eustachian tuboplasty procedures.

4. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Impaired blood circulation in the inner ear or viral infection can cause acute damage to auditory nerve function, leading to rapid hearing decline. Early treatment is essential and may include methylprednisolone tablets, ginkgo biloba extract injection, and mecobalamin tablets under medical guidance, combined with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

5. Acoustic Neuroma

A benign tumor on the auditory nerve compresses the nerve, disrupting neural signal transmission and causing progressive hearing loss. Small tumors may be monitored through observation; when treatment is needed, gamma knife radiosurgery or surgical removal of the acoustic neuroma can be performed, followed by regular postoperative follow-ups.

In daily life, limit exposure time to noise and take proper measures to protect hearing; avoid frequent ear picking to prevent ear canal injury; prevent colds to reduce the risk of ear infections; and undergo regular hearing screenings for early detection and intervention of hearing problems.

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