subject: Frequent Reasons For Ringing In The Ears [print this page] We have all experienced it at one time or another : a nasty, infrequently high-pitched ringing sensation deep inside our ears, also known as tinnitus. While this is a particularly common short-term issue when exposed to high noise volumes, it could also be a chronic problem, which actually may be caused by some surprising sources.
High Noise Volumes
The most obvious and so common cause of tinnitus is being exposed to high noise volumes. Have you ever been to a performance and experienced tinnitus for one or two hours afterward? Other examples in which high noise volumes may result in tinnitus include working or being near loud heavy machinery,eg at construction sites, or listening to head telephones for an extended period at a very high volume.
Increase in Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can lead to many feelings of bodily pain, including tinnitus. Periods of stress and inappropriate use of caffeine or alcohol may cause an increase in blood pressure, which may lead to tinnitus.
Sinus Infections and Allergies
Both seasonal allergies and sinus infections can swiftly cause tinnitus. When an infection or moderate allergy is present, a thick layer of mucus frequently forms within the inner ear, which causes the feeling of head congestion, pressure, and ear aches.
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Also known as TMJ, this very common condition of the jaw joint is known to cause long-term tinnitus. The exact connection between TMJ and tinnitus still has to be discovered by the medical community.
Foods
Certain foods high in salicylates ( the important component in aspirin and some over-the-counter indigestion medications ) have been linked to tinnitus, such as wines, grain alcohols, cheeses, and chocolates.
Wax Build-up
Keeping your ears wax-free is not only the hygienic thing to do, but might also enhance your hearing. Excess wax increase is known for causing a many ear issues, including tinnitus.
Stress, stress, or Injury
periods of stress, traumatic experiences ( like the death of a loved one ), and minor injuries can instantly cause many negative changes in your body, including the chemical production of your hypothalamus gland - which regularly leads to short-term tinnitus.
