Many people are bothered by unpleasant tinnitus. This may occur several times in a lifetime or intermittently. A constant squeak in the ears is considered a common occurrence. With it, there is a violation of sleep and general fatigue of a person. This is accompanied by headaches and discomfort. In this case, you should consult a doctor to identify the causes and prescribe treatment.
Stages of the disease
Beeping in the ears is divided into 4 degrees:
- When the first one does not appear complications, the discomfort disappears on its own. A squeak cannot affect the well-being and activities of people.
- At grade 2, sleep disturbance occurs, a squeak can be heard in silence.
- At stage 3, discomfort negatively affects a person's life. It can be during the day and partly at night.
- The last stage is the hardest. The squeak can be during the day, which leads to a significant disruption of human activity and a negative impact onhis condition.
Why does this occur
What are the reasons for the constant squeaking in the ears? Often this occurs in such cases:
- Sleep disturbance and lack of sleep.
- Pollution of the ear canal with plugs.
- Overload, tension of the nervous system, stress.
- Regularly listening to music at high volume.
- Sudden pressure drops resulting in hypertension and hypotension.
- Digestive disorders.
- Deficiency of vitamins B3 and E.
- Medication overdose or side effects due to drug intolerance.
The causes and treatment of constant tinnitus are interrelated. If there is a similar symptom, it is advisable to go to a specialist. It should be borne in mind that it is much easier to get rid of a problem when it appears than to treat an advanced form of the disease.
In silence
Perceptual hearing loss may be the cause of constant tinnitus. Such a pathology appears when:
- Inflammation in the ears.
- Contamination with toxic components.
- Circulatory disorders.
- Curvature of the spine.
Usually annoying squeaking is observed in silence. He is rude and extremely annoying. The squeak starts abruptly, has a periodicity. In all these cases, it is required to be observed by a doctor.
Under pressure
Often, a constant squeak in the ears appears with changes in blood pressure. If such a symptom appears, you should immediately measure the pressure. With his regularincrease, you need to treat the heart and blood vessels. Ringing in the ears and pain in the heart, as well as black dots before the eyes, confirm the presence of a disease of the cardiovascular system. If these signs occur, call an ambulance.
Sulphur plugs
Hearing loss and the appearance of squeaking in the ears can be associated with the accumulation of sulfur due to improper cleaning. It should be borne in mind that in this situation it is preferable not to use cotton swabs, since the cork will be pushed deeper, which will only aggravate the situation.
For prevention, 2 drops of hydrogen peroxide are instilled into each ear canal. The procedure must be performed several times during a certain day. This will remove the lumps of sulfur. Special drops are also used, for example, Remo-Vax. They need to be instilled 2-3 times a month. With their help, the ear canal is moistened and sulfur is removed from it. A-cerumen solution is also effective.
Reduction of hearing acuity is observed when diving into water and after a shower. The sulfur plug swells after contact with water, hearing is reduced, a squeak or noise appears. Obsolete accumulations of sulfur must be softened in advance before being eliminated. To do this, use hydrogen peroxide (3%) and warm sunflower oil. When cleaning, the audibility deteriorates, but then it is restored. Hot water heaters are used for these purposes.
Home treatment with folk remedies is not always effective. In addition, it can be harmful, especially if the squeak is due to inflammation. It is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist who will professionally remove the sulfur plug and prescribe an effective treatment.
Diagnosis
Establishing the causes of constant squeaking in the ears occurs after the doctor examines the ear canal. It is also required to measure pressure, listen to heart rhythms, take tests, and perform a hardware examination of the heart and blood vessels.
In rare cases, magnetic resonance imaging may be ordered. Depending on the cause of the disease, you may need to visit not only an otolaryngologist, but also a cardiologist or other doctor.
Systems research included:
- Otoscopy. Determines the clogging of the auditory canal with sulfuric plugs or another foreign object, various types of otitis media, myringitis, exostasis, there is a search for boils inside the walls of the ear.
- Tonal audiometry. Diagnostics of the functioning of the brain is carried out to determine the sound frequencies from high to low.
Due to timely diagnostics, it will be possible to fix the problem at the beginning of its occurrence. Do not delay identifying the reasons in order to protect yourself from negative consequences.
Treatment
If there is a constant squeak in the ears, how to get rid of it? With the help of medical methods, it will be possible to significantly alleviate the condition of a person. Treatment for persistent ringing in the ears is done once the cause is established.
If the problem is related to disorders of the cardiovascular system, the specialist prescribes physiotherapy andvascular cleansing diet. We also need drugs that will strengthen the walls of blood vessels and free them from cholesterol plaques.
When osteochondrosis requires reflexology, therapeutic and relaxing massage. The latter procedure is effective for stress and lack of sleep, which are often the cause of overexertion and squeaking in the ears.
Physiotherapy is often used, which involves:
- Laser treatment.
- Acupuncture.
- Moxibustion with wormwood.
Surgical methods are likely to be used for tumors in the auricle. This is determined by the complexity and neglect of the disease. Treatment of constant squeaking in the ears and head should be carried out on the basis of the doctor's recommendations. It is very important to follow the dosages of prescribed drugs.
At home
If you are tormented by a constant squeak in your ears, what should I do? Help can also be obtained at home:
- If pain in the ear appears when squeaking, then you need to take an anesthetic "Ibuprofen" or use drops "Otinum".
- When the cause is related to changes in pressure, it is advisable to take a semi-recumbent position, relax and take a blood pressure measurement.
- For high blood pressure, take the appropriate medication prescribed by your doctor. There are many such drugs. Each has a different effect on the body, so you can not take them at your own discretion.
Traditional medicine
With a constant squeak in the right ear or in the left, funds will improve the conditiontraditional medicine:
- A tampon soaked in slightly warmed camphor oil is an excellent remedy for ear inflammation (should be left overnight).
- Soothing teas with lemon balm and mint (they should be consumed before bedtime) can relieve tension and the effects of overload.
- Onion drops also relieve the discomfort associated with squeaking in the ears. A hole should be made in a peeled and washed onion, filled with cumin seeds and baked. The resulting product should be cooled, squeezed through clean gauze. Such a remedy can be instilled 5 drops in each ear at night and after waking up.
All folk methods are considered temporary remedies. Professional help is needed to correct the cause.
In children
Why is there a squeak in a child's ear? If this phenomenon is constant, then it is necessary to perform an examination for hearing loss. A common cause of ear damage is an infection. But infectious diseases do not always lead to perceptual hearing loss. The squeak can be at:
- Influenza and SARS.
- Allergic rhinitis.
- Acute suppurative otitis.
Young children can't tell their parents how they feel. It is necessary to be able to assess the well-being of the child. If there are symptoms of a respiratory infection or allergic rhinitis, then nasal congestion can lead to a squeak. The unpleasant sound disappears after the restoration of nasal breathing. Cases of severe infectious diseases require special attention.
Preventive measures
A set of preventive measures is created on the basis of what ailments a person suffers from. If there is a risk of catching a cold, you need to dress warmly, avoid drafts, and do not go out without a hat if the weather conditions are unfavorable. Do not use sharp objects to clean the ears, as this can damage the integrity of the tissue inside the ear canal, as well as the structure of the eardrum.
Be sure to wash your ears regularly, but do not let water get into them. If this happens, you need to tilt your head, make light squeezing movements in the ear area. When the water runs out, you need to gently wipe your ears.
To avoid squeaking in your ears, you need to control your pressure, do not listen to very loud music, organize your daily routine so that you have enough time for work, entertainment, and a good night's rest. In addition, it is very important to avoid stress, not to allow yourself to be irritated, to worry a lot. If this situation occurs, it is necessary to take a sedative (for example, valerian drops) or antidepressants, which the doctor should prescribe.
Permanent beeping in the ears can be a symptom of a serious illness. If you have such an unpleasant symptom, you should definitely consult a doctor.
