What causes tinnitus?

The causes of tinnitus are as follows:

First, vascular diseases, vascular diseases most often cause pulsating tinnitus.

Second, tinnitus caused by hearing loss. Hearing loss associated with aging, namely presbycusis, can cause tinnitus. In addition, working under high decibel noise for a long time will lead to hearing system damage and tinnitus.

Third, middle ear blockage or eustachian tube dysfunction can also cause tinnitus. For example, excessive earwax, middle ear effusion and abnormal opening of eustachian tube.

Fourth, severe head and neck trauma can damage nerves, blood flow and muscles, thus causing tinnitus, which is often more serious.

Fifth, temporomandibular joint disorder. It can cause tinnitus because it is adjacent to the auditory system and shares some ligaments and nerves with the middle ear.

Sixth, sinus pressure and barotrauma can also cause tinnitus due to abnormal middle ear pressure.

Seventh, ototoxic drugs can also cause tinnitus, such as some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Eighth, other diseases can cause tinnitus, such as hyperthyroidism, hypertension, depression, acoustic neuroma and so on.

Ninth, some people will aggravate tinnitus symptoms when smoking, drinking, drinking coffee or drinks, or when they are under too much pressure.