I often hear a buzzing sound in my ears. What disease is this a sign of? How is it diagnosed and treated? (Phung Do, Long An)
Hearing a buzzing sound in the ears is a sign of tinnitus. In addition to humming, patients also hear many different sounds such as ringing bells, running water, ocean waves…
Sound is often clearer in quiet environments, especially at night, making it difficult for patients to sleep, tired, unable to concentrate on work or normal activities, reducing quality of life…
There are many causes of buzzing in the ears, such as exposure to loud sounds for long periods of time, which damages cochlear hair cells. Blood vessels in the cochlea constrict, causing lack of blood supply to the cochlea.
In older people, the aging process causes hair cells in the cochlea to decline, lots of earwax causing blockage, nervous tension, anemia, flu, autoimmune disorders… can cause tinnitus.
This is also a symptom of a number of diseases such as otitis externa, otitis media, perforated eardrum, tumor in the vestibular cochlear nerve, abnormalities of blood vessels in the ear… These diseases need to be detected. early detection and treatment, limiting some complications such as hearing loss and ear discharge.
In your case, you should see a doctor immediately to diagnose the cause and get early and effective treatment. Depending on the cause, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment methods. You can be instructed on natural remedies to reduce discomfort caused by buzzing in your ears, such as using white noise (sound of waves, rain), exercising, reducing stress, and supplementing foods. Products rich in zinc, potassium, magnesium.