The weather has changed recently, the temperature has decreased, and the incidence of tinnitus and deafness is high!
The change in temperature has made many elderly people's tinnitus problems worsen at this time. Many patients with tinnitus do not care about it normally, and only when the tinnitus condition is serious will they pay attention.
For this situation, the doctor has something to remind him: pay attention to tinnitus and beware of sudden deafness !
What is the disease of "sudden deafness"?
"sudden deafness" is the abbreviation of sudden deafness, which refers to sensorineural hearing loss that occurs suddenly and is unknown. That is, sensorineural deafness occurs within 72 hours and the hearing loss of two adjacent frequencies is more than 20 decibels.
Most sudden deafness occurs in hearing loss within minutes, hours or 3 days; the cause is unknown, and it usually occurs on one side, which may be accompanied by tinnitus, ear blockage and numbness around the ears, and may occur with auditory allergy or heavy listening; it may be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, and vomiting; some patients may experience mental and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, sleep disorder , etc., which affect the quality of life.
What are the symptoms of "sudden deafness"?
In addition to sudden hearing loss, 80% to 90% of patients are accompanied by tinnitus; 50% of patients have ear stuffiness; 30% of patients have symptoms of dizziness and discomfort. According to the pure tone hearing threshold measurement results, it can be divided into six types: low frequency type, medium frequency type, high frequency type, flat type, full deaf type and others.
It is worth noting that some patients with cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral infarction and will have sudden deafness and dizziness as the first symptom. Therefore, when "sudden deafness" occurs, you must go to the hospital in time.
Causes of "sudden deafness"?
General causes include mental tension, high stress, emotional fluctuations, irregular life, sleep disorders, etc. Some patients with long-term tinnitus also have the possibility of "sudden deafness" in specific environments.
The best time for treatment for "sudden deafness"?
Once you have "sudden deafness", it is best to undergo rescue treatment. The earlier you treat, the higher the cure rate.
Prognosis of sudden deafness
The more severe the hearing loss before treatment, the worse the prognosis, and other factors such as vertigo. Children and the elderly have poor hearing recovery than other age groups. The time of treatment initiation also has an impact on the prognosis. Generally, the treatment starts within 7 to 10 days will have better results. Therefore, once sudden deafness is diagnosed, active treatment must be taken to avoid leaving behind sequelae.
What should I pay attention to in my life?
Most diseases do not need to be avoided, but you must quit smoking and alcohol. Avoid staying up late, eating lightly, and not overeating.
And when people are "suddenly deaf" due to high-risk factors such as overwork and staying up late, they must first adjust their mentality, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and maintain physical and mental happiness, so as to be conducive to the recovery of the disease. It is best to pay attention to a balanced diet and cooperate with exercise to enhance resistance. The body's inner repair ability is the best "prevention and treatment". Don’t be anxious because of “sudden deafness” and leave the treatment to the doctor.
Is it easy to cause "sudden deafness" when wearing headphones frequently?
Wearing headphones correctly will not cause "sudden deafness", but pay attention to the following points:
1. The volume should not be too high: Control the volume within your comfortable range, and do not pursue a deafening feeling;
2. The time should not be too long: Do not use headphones continuously for more than 30 minutes, otherwise it will cause ear fatigue and may lead to noise-like hearing loss. Auditory fatigue is also a major factor in inducing "sudden deafness";
3. Try to avoid in-ear headphones: after wearing in-ear headphones, an "ear blocking effect" will be formed. The sounds emitted by the headphones form a closed-circuit vibration in the ear canal, which is much more damage than open sounds;
4. Do not wear headphones in a noisy environment: When the surrounding environment is noisy, the user will subconsciously increase the volume in order to hear the sound in the headphones, which may cause harm to the ears without realizing it.
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