Why do I have tinnitus when I sleep?

Many young people suffer from tinnitus, most of which are caused by long-term life stress, unhealthy living habits and weak awareness of ear protection. Generally, this situation will be alleviated as long as bad habits are changed, attention is paid to daily rest and relaxation. Tinnitus in the elderly is actually a process of functional degeneration. This article introduces the causes of tinnitus in young people and the elderly respectively. Let’s take a look.

What causes tinnitus when sleeping at night?

Tinnitus in young people is mostly caused by mental stress, fatigue and some bad habits. Tinnitus is likely to occur when you are under high mental stress and physically fatigued for a long time. Smoking, drinking and caffeine can reduce blood oxygen in the body and cause tinnitus. Therefore, pay attention to rest and get rid of bad habits.

Tinnitus in the elderly is a natural physiological process. As people age, their organs begin to decline and it is inevitable that their hearing will become worse. Tinnitus in the elderly may also be caused by living in a noisy environment for a long time, which leads to a decrease in blood oxygen in the ear and causes tinnitus.

People with tinnitus should eat more foods rich in iron. Iron deficiency can easily cause red blood cells to harden, reduce the ability to transport oxygen, and cause insufficient nutrient supply to the ears, which can damage the function of auditory cells. Eating foods that promote blood circulation regularly can improve blood viscosity and help maintain normal microcirculation in the small blood vessels in the ear.

Usually you should keep a calm mind, quit smoking and drinking, drink less strong tea, coffee, and cocoa, eat less greasy and spicy food, and eat more seafood. Do not take medication at will and avoid using ototoxic drugs as they may aggravate symptoms. If the tinnitus is persistent, especially accompanied by deafness, dizziness, headache, memory loss, hearing loss, irritability and other symptoms, you should be vigilant and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

It is recommended that patients should pay more attention to their condition. If the tinnitus is very obvious and persists for a long time, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a more detailed hearing test in time. It is very likely that there is some otitis or deafness, which is very dangerous if not treated in time.

2 Tips to Effectively Relieve Tinnitus

1. Change bad habits

Caffeine and alcohol often aggravate tinnitus symptoms; smoking can reduce blood oxygen, and the inner ear hair cells are a type of cell that is extremely sensitive to oxygen, so lack of oxygen can cause damage to the hair cells. Usually, you should pay attention to eating less fatty and sweet foods to prevent stagnation of phlegm and aggravation of the condition. People with tinnitus due to kidney deficiency should especially reduce the intake of warm and dry foods.

2. Reduce fat intake

Excessive intake of lipid foods will increase blood lipids, blood viscosity and cause arteriosclerosis. The inner ear is most sensitive to blood supply disorders. When blood circulation disorders occur, it will lead to lack of nutrition for the auditory nerve, thus causing deafness. The total daily fat intake of middle-aged people should be controlled at about 40 grams, and they should eat less fat-rich foods such as animal offal, fatty meat, cream, egg yolks, caviar, fried foods, etc.