Noise in the head and in the ears is a fairly common disorder that many people experience. In some cases, this phenomenon does not pose a risk to human health. But, unfortunately, in most cases, constant congestion and the periodic occurrence of various sounds indicate the presence of diseases, so the patient needs to undergo a full examination of the body.
Why is there a noise in the head and in the ears?
Noise is a subjective phenomenon. These sounds are heard only by a sick person and may be similar to buzzing, ringing, whistling, etc. In most cases, this phenomenon is explained by a malfunction of the auditory analyzer. It is no secret to anyone that a specific organ is located in the inner part of the ear, the surface of which is covered with hairs. These small structures in the normal state of the body move to the beat of the sound waves entering through the ear canal into the middle ear. But with various violations, such as inflammation or damage, the hairs begin to move randomly, creating sounds that actually do not exist. The constant noise in the head and in the ears is an extremely unpleasant phenomenon for a person. Often, against the background of such a state, neuroses, emotional breakdowns and other mental disorders develop.
Noise in the head and ears: root causes
In fact, a similar problem can develop under the influence of various factors of the internal and external environment. Here are just the most common reasons:
- In most cases, the appearance of strange sounds is associated with severe inflammatory diseases of the ear or injuries of the eardrum.
- Sometimes the cause may be an intense allergic reaction or damage to the auditory nerve.
- Ears are stuffed up, noise in the head - all this may indicate the formation of a large sulfur plug inside the ear canal.
- A similar condition often occurs in people working in production, who spend almost the entire day in noise arising from the operation of devices. By the way, in this case, hearing loss is often observed , so it is worth visiting a doctor.
- The same problem is faced by many people who are used to constantly listening to loud music, and hearing loss in such situations can also hardly be called a rarity.
- Noise and heaviness in the head are often associated with a violation of the normal functioning of the vascular system. For example, with osteochondrosis, compression of the vertebral artery is possible, while the movement becomes turbulent, and periodically growing, pulsating noise occurs in the ears.
- A sharp increase or, conversely, a decrease in blood pressure is also often accompanied by congestion and the appearance of tinnitus along with dizziness, headaches and other symptoms.
- And, of course, such a violation may not be associated with diseases of the auditory analyzer, but may be the result of nervousness, chronic stress and some mental disorders, which are accompanied by an increase in sensitivity to any sounds.
Noise in the head, in the ears: treatment
As already mentioned, constant buzzing, whistling and other sounds can adversely affect a person’s mental health - unfortunately, they often lead to nervous breakdowns and other disorders. That is why the help of a doctor in this case is simply necessary. First you need to go through an examination and some additional studies, as well as take tests. Treatment depends on the cause of the noise. For example, with inflammation and infectious diseases, antibiotics are prescribed, and with osteochondrosis - massage, therapeutic exercises and special drugs. If there are sounds on the nerves, it is necessary to undergo a course of psychotherapeutic treatment.