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Tinnitus and anxiety are known as two different health problems. But in fact it is related to each other. Although there are many causes of tinnitus, the anxiety that causes tinnitus is also a cause that affects quite a few people.
1. Why does anxiety cause tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a sign that there may be a problem with the hearing system. Symptoms of tinnitus are described as humming, whistling, or truck sounds in the ears.
According to a 2020 study, researchers found a strong correlation between tinnitus and anxiety, a two-way relationship. Researchers have suggested that tinnitus caused by stress and anxiety are possible causes, but have yet to find a cause for the condition. But in the study, it was found that emotional stress or anxiety increased tinnitus symptoms.
Although the cause of this situation is unknown. But the researchers say it's possible that one reason for this is that tinnitus acts as an alarm signal when you're reacting to stressful situations, especially in the early stages of stress.
In addition to stress and anxiety causing tinnitus, there are many other causes such as:
Damage to the middle or inner ear. Problems with the auditory nerve such as 8th nerve inflammation, 8th nerve tumor. Problems with the parts of the brain that process sound. Objects that block sound from entering the ear, such as earwax, foreign bodies. Brain Tumor Inflammation such as sinusitis, ear infection... High blood pressure, high cholesterol. Because drugs such as some antibiotics cause ototoxicity, use high doses of aspirin. Tinnitus can be the result of stress and anxiety, but persistent tinnitus can also make you feel anxious and can affect your memory.
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2. Measures to improve tinnitus
2.1 Home remedies to improve tinnitus Tinnitus symptoms may not have a specific remedy to completely treat. However, if your tinnitus is caused by stress, there are a few home remedies you can use to help manage stress. From there can improve tinnitus such as:
Exercise such as aerobic exercises, meditation, yoga, breathing exercises can help the body relax and stay away from stress and fatigue. Free diary. Lifestyle changes such as reducing or quitting alcohol and smoking, reducing caffeine intake, and eating a healthy diet. Take measures to have good sleep habits. Use some essential oils to help you relieve stress and fatigue. 2.2 Interventions When you feel that home remedies are not working. You should go to specialized otolaryngology facilities for diagnosis, find the cause and have some more specialized treatment measures.
Some common treatments for tinnitus include:
First, remove earwax or other foreign body if present. Some interventions can be used such as: Using hearing aids; acoustic nerve stimulation; cochlear implants Some medications may be prescribed by your doctor to ease tinnitus. Acupuncture is also quite effective in treating unexplained tinnitus. Tinnitus can disrupt your daily life. Sometimes there is no known cause for tinnitus. But if anxiety is causing the tinnitus to be the primary cause, treatment involves measures to improve anxiety such as medication, therapy, and lifestyle modifications such as exercise and deep breathing.
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