Why do the ears ring? It can depend on various factors, even more serious ones
Sometimes our ears may ring. Have you ever wondered why this happens? It is generally said to mean that someone is thinking about it or talking about us. It is not possible to scientifically ascertain it, but why not believe it?
In the meantime, let's try to discover, beyond the superstitions, what can be the real causes of ringing in the ears, a symptom not exactly as pleasant as listening to a beautiful voice like this ...
First of all it must be said that the ringing in the ears is a completely subjective sensation: it is not external sound waves that generate it, but it comes directly from the inside of our ear.
Among the first causes to cause it we find a simple obstruction of the ear canal. This obstruction may be due to a buildup of earwax or phlegm. A thorough cleaning will therefore suffice to eliminate the problem.
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Why do the ears ring? The fault of the tense muscles
Muscle contraction may be another cause of ringing in the ears. If the ear canal is clear and clear and your ears ring, it could be because the internal muscles, and in particular the stapedius and the tensor muscle of the eardrum, have become contracts in an involuntary spasm.
It is normal for these muscles to contract: their function is precisely to keep the eardrum membrane taut, dampening the sound vibrations before they reach the inside. However, if involuntary spasms are caused, whistling can be generated. These spasms are due to first of all to stress, which can be one of the main reasons for ringing in the ears.
When the ears ring due to a disease ...
The ears can also whistle due to some diseases, often accompanied by whistling and rustling of various kinds. It could be about certain pathologies of the auditory system or the acoustic nerve, or even problems related to hypertension or arteriosclerosis.
In these cases it is essential to be seen immediately by a doctor who will be able to tell us what the reason for the whistle is and what it is symptomatic of. Meanwhile, in order not to be too alarmed, let's try to embellish our ears with some beautiful crochet earrings like the ones in the photos:
