Noise in the ears and head - causes and treatment

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Noise or ringing in the ears and head is not an independent disease, usually a consequence of a certain malfunction in the body. And the "malfunction" can be as insignificant, as, for example, excessive fatigue, and quite serious - otitis, swelling, Ménière's disease.

In official medicine, the term "tinnitus" is used to denote constant ringing in the ears and head. Ringing and noise are subjective, that is, they are heard only by the patient himself. Sounds can be different: whistling, buzzing, ringing, the sound of waves. Along with these sounds, there may be a gradual or abrupt hearing loss.

Noise in the head is usually accompanied by other symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, hearing loss, which help determine the cause of its occurrence and prescribe treatment, including with the help of drugs.

Tinnitus development mechanism in the ears

The inner ear consists of auditory cells with hairs that help convert sound into electrical impulses, which then enter the brain. Normally, the movements of these hairs correspond to vibrations of sound.

Occurrence of chaotic movement is promoted by the various factors leading to their irritation or damage. As a result, a mixture of various electrical signals is formed, perceived by the brain as a constant noise.

Degrees

Depending on how the noise is transferred, allocates 4 of its degrees :

1. It is fairly easy to tolerate, minor discomfort.
2. Badly carried in silence, at night. In the afternoon, almost annoying.
3. Feels day and night. The dream is broken. Depressed mood, decreased mood.
4. Obsessive, unbearable noise, depriving sleep. Disturbs constantly, the patient is practically incapacitated.

Also, most scientists subdivide tinnitus into objective( audible not only to the patient himself, but also to others) and subjective( felt only by the patient himself).

Causes of noise in the ears and head

What can it be? The reasons for the noise felt in the head and ears, a lot, from banal fatigue, overwork to dangerous diseases, such as, for example, brain tumors. There are the main causes leading to an unpleasant symptom, of which we will talk later, but one should not conduct an independent diagnosis and make a diagnosis - only the doctor is competent in this.

According to the classification, noise in the ears and head appears objective and subjective:

• The subjective noise of is usually heard only by the patient. In this case, it is assumed that pathologies exist in the middle or inner ear region, but may also be a manifestation of one of the diseases.
• Objective noise of can be heard by the doctor during the examination and diagnosis. But such a variant is rare, and the causes that cause it are hidden in periodic contractions of the pharyngeal muscles or changes in pressure in the tympanum.

So, with noise in the head and ears, the following conditions can be the causes of this discomfort:

• sudden increase in pressure;
• sulfuric tube;
• concussion;
• atherosclerosis;
• circulatory disturbance;
• vascular failure;
• brain tumor;
• Neurology;
• osteochondrosis;
• vegetovascular dystonia;
• nasal congestion;
• weakness in pregnancy;
• neurosis;
• sensorineural hearing loss
• Meniere's disease is a pathology of the middle ear, in which the amount of fluid in its cavity increases. This is accompanied by frequent dizziness, deterioration of hearing in one ear, as well as discoordination of movements.

List of the most common medications that can cause noise in the ears and head :

• antimalarial drugs;
• some medications for cancer "Vincristine" or "Mehloratamine";
• diuretics: "Furosemide", "Etakrinovaya acid", "Bumetanid";
• in large doses of "Aspirin";
• some antidepressants;
• antibiotics: "Erythromycin", "Polymyxin B", "Neomycin", "Vancomycin".

From the above it becomes clear that the causes of noise in the head are various pathological conditions of the body. To get rid of an unpleasant symptom, you need to eliminate its cause, and to influence the noise itself makes no sense. Find the reasons for the occurrence of noise in the head and ears should be started as early as possible and it should be conducted not only by the otorhinolaryngologist, but also by other specialists, a neurologist, an osteopath, a cardiologist, and a psychotherapist.

Concomitant symptoms of

In addition to the main unpleasant sensation, noise can be accompanied by other symptoms. They help to correctly diagnose:

• headache;
• pain inside the ear or sensation of pressure;
• dizziness;
• nausea, vomiting;
• redness and swelling of the ears or skin around them;
• discharge from one or both ears;
• fever;
• malaise or lethargy.

When a patient appears that indicates tinnitus, the doctor first of all tries to exclude the possibility of damage to the brain and its structures.

Diagnosis

To determine the cause of noise in the head, a comprehensive examination is necessary: ​​

1. Urinalysis and blood tests of , it is made narrow and unfolded, so the presence of cancer is determined;
2. MRI of the brain is necessary for a complete examination of all its tissues and vessels, as well as diagnosing internal ear diseases, and it is also possible to identify small formations;
3. MRI of the upper spine of , this method determines any diseases and changes in it;
4. Angiography of vessels should be done, for a complete examination and clarification of the condition, and it is possible to identify areas that are in poor condition;
5. Assign audiogram and hearing test .

If you hear a noise in your head, you need to understand that it's not just some sounds that create discomfort. Noise can be the result of very serious diseases that require immediate medical attention. Only in this way you will be able to maintain health to your brain vessels and hearing organs for many years to come.

How to treat tinnitus and head noise

In order to begin adequate treatment of noise in the ears and head, it is necessary to establish the exact cause of this phenomenon. Usually, the accompanying symptoms can reliably establish a diagnosis, and begin effective therapy.

• When osteochondrosis for naming pain is prescribed non-narcotic analgesics - kadadolon. Compulsory non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are meloxicam, nemisulide. Relieve muscle tension helps muscle relaxants - sirdalut, midokalm. Sometimes shown anticonvulsant drugs - carbamazepine, gabapentin.
• If the sulfuric plug acts as an etiological factor, it is successfully eliminated during washing of the ear canal with saline or furacilin, supplied through the Jana syringe.
• With regard to noise in the ears and head, which resulted from the pathology of the vessels , neoplasms and other pathological processes, they must be dealt with, affecting the underlying disease.

In short, for each specific reason - its own approach. It will be an easy therapy that will cost only recommendations or preparations from noise in the ears, or the fight against noise will grow into a long examination and severe treatment - time will show, as there is simply no single recipe for all the variety of noise.

Relaxation

If the noise in the ears is caused by stress or overexertion, then the following relaxation techniques are good: aromatherapy( the best for relaxation are the lavender, orange, cypress, spruce, juniper, mint, sandalwood and melissa essential oils), therapeutic baths, sauna visits, inverted posesyoga, outdoor recreation, travel, long walks.