Tinnitus in the ears and head: 7 hidden causes and 3 effective techniques to eliminate it

osteopath, neurologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor

“Everyone has at least once experienced a sudden sensation of noise or buzzing in the ears. This is a very unpleasant phenomenon, leading to sleep problems, irritability and even serious illnesses. Such sounds can resemble the clinking of a glass, hissing or squeaking, causing anxiety and even apathy. Where do they come from? Is it possible to deal with them?”

• The main causes of tinnitus in the ears and head

• How to reduce tinnitus: top 3 exercises

The main causes of tinnitus in the ears and head

Ringing and buzzing, appearing on a constant basis, most often signal that the ear is damaged and accompanied by hearing loss. For acute noise in the head, when it occurs once and passes quickly, there is nothing to worry about.

However, if the symptoms bother frequently and for several months – this is a chronic form of the ailment, which may well be a sign of disease.

Among the causes:

• Acute and chronic sensorineural hearing loss;
• wax plugs;
• ingress of foreign bodies into the ear (insects, balls, fragments of various objects);
• inflammatory diseases;
• tumor of the auditory nerve;
• age-related atrophy of the inner part of the ear;
• otosclerosis.

To determine the exact cause of the strange sounds, without a visit to the ENT and examination can not do without it. Timely medical examination will help to avoid irreversible consequences.

What to do if the examination did not give any results? Do we have to live with it?

It is important to realize that in some cases, genetic predisposition may play a role in the formation of noises. But, as a rule, it is still not the main cause. The disease itself should be treated one way or another, so that in the future you do not face terrible headaches, deteriorating vision and constant fatigue.

Important! If you have been examined by an ENT, but he failed to find the root cause of the problem – do not despair. It is very likely that your situation simply needs to be looked at from a different angle and consult a neurologist.

Sometimes, quite unexpectedly for the patient, the root of the evil lies in the displacement of vertebrae. A person periodically feels pain and weakness, but does not pay much attention to it, referring to banal fatigue or a long stay at the computer. As a result, he lives like this for many months, until the consequences in the form of severe deterioration of health and that very hum in the ears catch up with him.

Vertebrae shift because of simple, seemingly simple actions that many people do – incorrect body postures during sleep or serious injuries to the intervertebral discs. How does this happen? In brief, in this area, nearby muscles, arteries and nerves are compressed.

Muscles, experiencing the load, tense up like strings, and then there is a slowing down or stopping of most of the metabolic processes. In a clamped state, muscles and arteries do not allow blood circulation to fully function, which leads to a deficit of nutrition of tissues of the auricular cavity and, as a consequence, to atrophy of cells. This is how the noises begin.

Naturally, in this case, you should never self-medicate, because any, even the smallest mistake can cost the most important thing – healthy hearing. It is better to contact a qualified doctor who will prescribe an individualized treatment and will definitely help you to improve your health quickly.

At most, what you can help yourself – massage the clenched muscles or do special exercises.

How to reduce tinnitus: top 3 exercises

1. Massage of the auricle

It is necessary to feel the shell with a finger and, trying to apply different degrees of stretching, determine the optimal – the one that will cause pain. It is necessary to massage the area as long as possible, so that unpleasant sensations are minimized or completely disappear.

2. Goat ear massage

To find the right point of impact, you must open your mouth and find the fossa in the area of the goiter (a cartilaginous protrusion or fold at the base of the ear drum). Next, try to press lightly on it with your finger and pull upwards, gradually increasing the pressure. It is important to work on this area from different sides so that it is fully kneaded.

3: Massage pain points on the head

First, find the key pain points in the temples, behind the ears, and on the back of the head. One by one, massage them in circular motions and with moderate pressure for about two to three minutes. This will help relieve muscle tension, normalize blood circulation, and reduce the intensity of tinnitus.