What causes a buzzing sound in the ears?
Disease description:
Why does one ear keep ringing constantly?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Tinnitus, commonly known as a ringing sensation in the ears, may be caused by the following factors:
Long-term noise exposure: Sounds exceeding 90 decibels, the maximum level tolerable by the human ear, may damage the inner ear and trigger tinnitus. This is a common cause of tinnitus.
Psychological factors: For example, high work pressure and insufficient sleep may lead to high-frequency tinnitus. Prolonged states of anxiety or depression can also indirectly cause tinnitus.
Ear diseases: Conditions such as otitis media, nasopharyngeal cancer, and eardrum perforation can interfere with normal hearing conduction and lead to tinnitus.
Systemic diseases: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension may all affect blood supply to the inner ear, resulting in tinnitus.
Medication side effects: Certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and others may damage the inner ear structures and induce tinnitus.
When experiencing ringing in the ears, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to facilitate subsequent targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should improve their lifestyle habits, reduce exposure to noise, and maintain a positive mental state, all of which are highly beneficial for treating tinnitus.
