●Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
Tinnitus is a condition in which a person perceives sound
even though no external sound is entering the ear.
It often occurs together with ear-related disorders,
but it can also be caused by systemic illnesses or psychological factors.
Tinnitus is generally classified into three main types.
Physiological (Anechoic) Tinnitus
Physiological tinnitus, also known as anechoic tinnitus,
is a type of tinnitus that occurs in very quiet environments.
When external sounds are absent, the brain becomes more aware of
normal internal sounds such as blood flow or neural activity,
which may be perceived as ringing or buzzing in the ears.
This type of tinnitus is not caused by disease and is generally harmless.
It often disappears once environmental sounds return or attention shifts away from the noise.
Subjective Tinnitus
Subjective tinnitus is perceived as loud noise in one or both ears
even though no abnormality is found in the ear itself.
It may occur intermittently or continuously,
and most people who experience tinnitus have this type.
Objective Tinnitus
Objective tinnitus is the perception of internal sounds such as
muscle contractions around the mouth or inside the ear,
movement of fluid in the middle ear, or vascular noise.
For acupuncture treatment, early intervention is very important.
Although effectiveness varies depending on the type of tinnitus and stress levels,
starting acupuncture soon after onset can, in many cases,
help stop or significantly reduce symptoms.
For best results, early consultation is strongly recommended.
●Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a condition in which hearing loss
occurs suddenly without a clear cause, usually affecting one ear.
People may wake up with sudden hearing difficulty,
a feeling of fullness in the ear, or tinnitus.
It most commonly affects people in their 50s and 60s,
with no significant difference between men and women.
Hearing tests typically show sensorineural hearing loss.
Many patients report feeling fatigue before the onset.
The severity of hearing loss varies from moderate difficulty
in hearing normal conversation to severe loss.
In some mild cases, people may not notice the hearing loss
or may recover naturally without treatment.
In addition to hearing loss, symptoms may include tinnitus
and a sensation of ear blockage.
In more severe cases, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting may also occur.
●Causes of Tinnitus
Subjective tinnitus can be caused by systemic diseases,
side effects of medication, or physical and mental stress such as fatigue.
Based on these factors, it is generally classified into three main categories.
Sensorineural Tinnitus
Sensorineural tinnitus is caused by damage to the inner ear,
the auditory nerve, or the auditory centers in the brain
(such as the brainstem and cerebral cortex).
It may be associated with conditions such as inner ear inflammation,
Ménière’s disease, age-related hearing loss, sudden hearing loss,
noise-induced hearing loss, or auditory nerve tumors.
Certain medications, including some anticancer drugs and antibiotics,
can also damage the inner ear and trigger tinnitus.
Tinnitus Caused by Systemic Diseases
This type of tinnitus occurs in association with systemic conditions,
such as circulatory diseases including low or high blood pressure,
blood and lymphatic disorders, arteriosclerosis, diabetes,
and diseases of the central nervous system.
These conditions can affect blood flow and nerve function,
leading to the perception of ringing or noise in the ears.
Stress-Related Tinnitus
Mental and physical stress can trigger tinnitus
or make existing tinnitus feel louder and more noticeable.
Physiological tinnitus is caused by tension in the eardrum
that occurs in extremely quiet environments.
Objective tinnitus is related to physical conditions around the ear,
such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
or swelling of the jaw muscles.
●Causes of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Viral Infection Theory
This theory is based on the observation that many patients experience
cold-like symptoms before the onset of sudden hearing loss.
In addition, viral illnesses such as mumps or measles
are known to cause sudden and severe hearing loss,
supporting the idea that viral infection may be involved.
Blood Circulation Disorder Theory
This theory is supported by the idea that circulatory problems in the inner ear—
such as vascular spasm, embolism, thrombosis, or bleeding—
can explain the sudden onset of hearing loss.
However, this theory does not fully explain
why sudden sensorineural hearing loss rarely recurs.
Sudden hearing loss may also develop after prolonged lack of sleep
or be triggered by a common cold.
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After adjusting the overall balance of the body,
we apply treatment to acupuncture points that are effective for tinnitus and hearing loss.
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