After surgery for epiglottic cyst, the patient experienced tinnitus (ringing in the ears) at night.
Disease description:
I recently underwent surgery for a laryngeal cyst, and my postoperative recovery has been good. However, for the past several nights, I have begun experiencing a persistent ringing sound in my ear. This sound is particularly noticeable in quiet environments and has been preventing me from falling asleep. I am concerned that it may be a post-surgical complication.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Ear ringing (tinnitus) following surgery for a vallecular cyst may be caused by anesthetic agents or postoperative analgesics affecting the auditory nerve, resulting in temporary tinnitus. The surgery itself may cause swelling in the throat area, affecting the patency of the eustachian tube and leading to imbalanced middle ear pressure, which can also trigger tinnitus. Psychological factors, such as anxiety and tension after surgery, may further intensify the sensation of tinnitus.
Patients are advised to visit the otolaryngology department at a hospital promptly for a detailed examination to identify the specific cause of the tinnitus. The physician may perform hearing tests, otoscopic examinations, and necessary imaging studies to rule out other potential conditions.
