What causes tinnitus in children?

Tinnitus is an abnormal phenomenon. Whether it is an adult or a child, it will have a serious impact on their daily life. Especially when a child has tinnitus at night, we must pay attention to it to prevent the situation from becoming more serious. This will cause serious harm to the child’s rest and diet, especially to the body. What causes tinnitus in children? Let’s learn more about it through the following introduction.

1. Caused by ear or systemic diseases: Disease is the main cause of sudden tinnitus. There are many diseases that cause tinnitus, the most common ones are: blockage of the outer ear, foreign body, perforation and depression of the eardrum. Inflammation of the middle ear, diseases and injuries of the inner ear, etc. Systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Other diseases such as autonomic nervous system disorders, vascular malformations, etc.

2. Meniere's disease: It can also cause tinnitus, although it is mostly intermittent, but it is accompanied by dizziness and hearing loss. If your ears are draining pus, it could be due to otitis media.

3. External environment, sudden loud noises, etc.: They are also important causes of sudden tinnitus, especially sudden explosions, which are extremely harmful and can easily lead to perforation of the eardrum.

4. Abnormal patency of the Eustachian tube: The tinnitus caused has a "whooshing" sound and is consistent with the breathing rate. The symptoms worsen as the breathing progresses. If the tinnitus is consistent with the rhythm of the pulse, it is likely caused by high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, or vascular tortuosity, but the possibility of a glomus jugular tumor should be ruled out.

Through the above introduction, we know what causes tinnitus in children. When a child has tinnitus, we must pay attention to it, especially taking the child to a regular hospital for examination and treatment. In addition, we must also regulate the child in daily life and diet. When the child's condition becomes serious, we must provide systematic treatment.