Suddenly appeared and incessant knocking in the ear can bring the most balanced person to a nervous breakdown. During the day, he does not allow to concentrate normally on any type of activity, and at night - to take a break from a hard day. It is not uncommon for a knocking sound to be accompanied by a minor headache, further adding to the discomfort.
Knocking in the ear: causes
There are many causes of this disease:
- age-related changes in the cardiovascular system;
- middle and inner ear tumors;
- large buildup of earwax causing blockage of the hearing aid;
- osteochondrosis, overdose of medications taken;
- thyroid disorders.
Long-term medication can be one of the causes of knocking. These are such well-known drugs as Aspirin, Furosemide, Streptomycin, which are freely sold in pharmacies.
Ringing in the ears, pulsation in the ear canmanifest itself in both children and adults, both in sick and he althy people. In a person who does not have any deviations in the state of he alth, it can occur after impressive loads. Those people who went in for sports and continue to give it all their free time have repeatedly encountered the appearance of pulsating tinnitus after strenuous running, jumping, pulling up, lifting weights, swimming, diving. It can also occur when traveling by plane, as well as in those situations where there was a pressure drop.
Knocking can appear against the backdrop of feelings of fear and delight, when adrenaline in the blood rolls over. At rest, in silence, after the body returns to normal after high loads, the unpleasant sensation in the ears should disappear.
How to get rid of rattling in the ear?
If a knock in the ear does not give rest even in a calm state, this is already a pathology that requires urgent treatment. Don't confuse knocking with tinnitus. The knock comes in pulsating shocks, and the noise has a continuous background.
Ripple may appear in a patient for the following reasons:
- due to high blood pressure;
- diseases of the inner or middle ear;
- osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.
If there is pain in the ear in addition to knocking, otitis is likely.
Disorders leading to knocking in the ear
Ranging in the ear, which appeared for no apparent reason, does not coincide with the heart rhythm,accompanied by headache, darkening of the eyes, dizziness, indicates the development of atherosclerosis. Possible fainting conditions only confirm the diagnosis of a disease of the cardiovascular system. Taking strong drinks with caffeine, alcohol, stressful situations in atherosclerosis increase its manifestation.
Ranging in the ear, accompanied by laryngeal constriction, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and coincident with the heart rhythm, usually manifests itself in hypertension. This disease is especially dangerous for the elderly. If knocking is accompanied by abnormalities such as urinary incontinence, paralysis of the limbs, most likely the patient suffers from multiple sclerosis.
Acoustic neuroma, neck tumors can also cause tinnitus. Acoustic neuroma is not always immediately detectable; its symptoms may manifest themselves several years after the onset of the neoplasm. Until the appearance of pulsating tinnitus caused by a neuroma, a person may not even be aware of such a serious disease.
A knock in the ear is not so harmless - rather serious diseases can be hidden behind its appearance, which can lead to disastrous consequences, and this discomfort should by no means be ignored. Not only he alth can be at stake, but the most important thing - life. Any delay is fraught with the progression of the disease, which is more difficult to treat in the future.
Knocking in the ear: treatment
Since any disease has a basisoccurrence, it is necessary in the treatment, first of all, to get rid of the foundation, that is, the causes.
Only a professional doctor can reliably determine it, first of all it is advisable to contact an otolaryngologist.
Treatment for rattling in the ear caused by atherosclerosis
Along with the treatment prescribed by the doctor to eliminate a knock in the ear caused by atherosclerosis, you can also use folk remedies that will only help. First of all, it is a diet aimed at weight loss. But it should be remembered that it must be agreed with the attending physician.
Baked apples in the morning on an empty stomach - an excellent folk remedy in the fight against atherosclerosis. Rosehip infusion, rowan bark, garden parsley decoction, fresh cabbage, watermelon juice and pulp, walnuts, honey, seeds, Japanese sophora infusion, gooseberry fruits, lemon balm infusion, red clover, the predominance of vegetables and fruits in the diet will only contribute to a speedy recovery.
An active lifestyle is another step towards recovery for those who suffer from atherosclerosis. By the way, about the active lifestyle - in order to avoid harming yourself with excessive loads, the attending physician should coordinate training.
Treating a knocking sound in the ear caused by a tumor in the inner or middle ear
Treatment for swelling of the inner and middle ear as the cause of rattling will depend on the severity of the condition. The main method of treatment is surgical removal. In no case should you try to treat a tumor with folk remedies. You need to fully trusttraditional medicine.
Treatment for ringing in ear caused by wax buildup
It is quite difficult to find out on your own whether there is a sulfur plug in the ear without an otolaryngologist. If it is available, the doctor will prescribe the necessary treatment, which mainly consists in washing out sulfur with saline or hydrogen peroxide. You can also get rid of ear plugs at home by instilling hydrogen peroxide into your ear daily for 5 days.
Treatment of knocking in the ear caused by cervical osteochondrosis
The appearance of a knock in the ear as a result of cervical osteochondrosis can only be diagnosed by a doctor. But you can guess the presence of osteochondrosis yourself by the following symptoms:
- pain in the neck, even with slight turns of the head, radiating to the back of the head, ears, chest, forehead, shoulders;
- feeling of numbness in upper and lower limbs;
- banging in the ears;
- fainting when turning the head sharply.
The treatment of osteochondrosis is carried out comprehensively: medicines, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, diet, traditional medicine are used. For example, warm honey combined with mummy, which has anti-inflammatory properties, will be an excellent addition to the main treatment of osteochondrosis. It must be remembered that any folk remedy should be used only with the permission of the attending physician.
Knocking in the ear is not always harmless. Causes and treatments are very often intertwined.
Prevention of tinnitus
The appearance of this discomfort isa consequence of diseases caused by an unhe althy lifestyle. Excessive overeating, a sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep, overwork, poor personal hygiene can gradually lead to diseases. And the unreasonable appearance of a knock in the ear is a signal - there are deviations from the norm in the body.
In order to prevent the occurrence of diseases that can cause knocking, you need to distribute your day so that it has a place for rest, sports, and sleep. And nutrition should be planned in such a way that energy consumption is at the level of calories eaten. And then the chances that a knock in the ear as a messenger of any disease will never bother will increase.
