Pulsatile tinnitus is a condition in which a ringing or other sound is felt in one or both ears, even though there is no external sound source. This is a common discomfort, especially in older adults, and in most cases it is not serious.
The experts of Mayo Clinic, non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, point out that this sound can be heard in different ways. These include:
The National Institutes of Health of the United States (NIH, for its acronym in English) explains that tinnitus is not a disease, but rather a sign that something is not working correctly in the auditory system and can warn of some health conditions , as:
- Noise-induced hearing loss.
- Ear and sinus infections.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- Meniere’s disease.
- Brain tumors.
- Hormonal changes in women and thyroid abnormalities.
- Sign of deafness in the elderly.
- Adverse effects of medications.
In case you hear this sound, it is important to consult a doctor to receive a timely diagnosis and receive professional treatment. This will depend on the cause of the sound, because if it is a condition or disease, the doctor will concentrate on treating it.
- If the sound is the cause of wax obstruction, the doctor will remove it.
- If it is caused by conditions of the blood vessels, it may require taking medications, surgery or other alternatives.
- If the cause is hearing loss then the professional will recommend hearing aids.
- In case it is a medicine that causes the tinnitus, the doctor can replace it with a new one.
Cerumen, also known as wax, is a natural and important part of the human body’s defenses, as it is responsible for cleaning, protecting, and covering the ear canal. However, in some people, due to different factors, an excess of it can be caused.
Better with Health, portal specialized in health and personal care, explains that “inadequate cleaning is, curiously, the main cause of the formation of earwax plugs. An excess of soap, as well as the use of cotton buds, can alter the natural cleaning process of the ear, generating an overproduction of wax”.
Therefore, it is not recommended to use cotton swabs to clean the ear. Neither use tweezers or other types of elements to do so. Inserting them pushes the wax back into the ear instead of removing it.
Mayo Clinic, non-profit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, explains that Excess wax can be removed by a doctor or other health professional using suction techniques or with a curette, an instrument.
“You can also use a syringe filled with warm saline or diluted hydrogen peroxide. In addition, they may recommend ear drops with medication to help soften the wax, such as carbamide peroxide.
There are people who often resort to home remedies to remove excess wax. It is important to be very careful with these alternatives. It is recommended that if you have ear discomfort, consult a doctor.
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