Understanding One-Sided Ear Congestion and Headache: Causes and Treatments
Unilateral ear congestion with unilateral headache? For the past month, I have been experiencing unilateral ear fullness and unilateral headache, with occasional facial numbness during severe episodes. The same side of my eye also feels pressure and swelling. The symptoms fluctua...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could possibly be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (com...[Read More] Understanding One-Sided Ear Congestion and Headache: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I occasionally experienced a low rumbling sound in my right ear, which would resolve after a while. Later, I began to hear a high-pitched sound in my left ear, resembling an ambulance siren, which has been constant for 24 hours. I ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. This is likely related to nasal congestion. 2) Sud...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Ear Congestion: When to See an ENT or Orthopedist?
The ears feel clogged or stuffed, but hearing is normal? Recently, I experienced a sensation in my ear that felt like it was covered by a membrane when I got up. I visited an otolaryngologist, who examined my ears and nose but found no abnormalities. The doctor mentioned that my ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly ref...[Read More] Understanding Ear Congestion: When to See an ENT or Orthopedist?
Understanding High-Frequency Tinnitus: Causes, Effects, and Next Steps
High-frequency tinnitus Hello Dr. Chi, I appreciate the various tinnitus issues and the advice from the physicians on this webpage. I do not have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, and my lifestyle and diet are normal. I smoke a little and walk 5,000 steps daily. In my ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly ref...[Read More] Understanding High-Frequency Tinnitus: Causes, Effects, and Next Steps
Understanding Tinnitus After Middle Ear Effusion: Causes and Treatments
Tinnitus after middle ear effusion? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I experienced fluid accumulation in my middle ear. After about a month of medication treatment without improvement, I underwent tympanocentesis on my left ear twice (with a one-week interval). The doctor mentioned that ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly ref...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus After Middle Ear Effusion: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Ear Discomfort: Symptoms and Solutions for Ear Issues
Recently, I've been experiencing issues with my ears related to hearing sounds? Since September, I have experienced a rejection of louder sounds in my right ear, and I find myself unconsciously wanting to contract the muscles around my ear (closing my eyes and trying to pull...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly ref...[Read More] Understanding Ear Discomfort: Symptoms and Solutions for Ear Issues
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and When to Seek Help
Tinnitus issues? Hello Dr. Chi, I have been experiencing noticeable tinnitus in my left ear for the past few days, characterized by a persistent EEE sound or noise. It is particularly pronounced during the quiet nighttime environment, ringing continuously and being louder at nigh...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, the issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sensorineural hearing loss: This may not affect all frequencies; it could in...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Tinnitus and Sinusitis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tinnitus and sinusitis? Dear Doctor, My mother developed tinnitus in early March, possibly due to excessive stress (I am not entirely sure of the exact cause). She describes a buzzing sound, and when the noise is too loud, it makes her very uncomfortable. During this period, she...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, 1. Why has there been no significant improvement in tinnitus after taking medication for six months? The issues you mentioned could be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving but also ...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Sinusitis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Understanding Ear Blockage and Tinnitus: Common ENT Concerns
Earplugs, tinnitus issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions: 1. Occasionally, my ears feel blocked, and when I blow air into them, it causes sharp pain. It often takes a while to subside. Which part might be problematic? 2. In a quiet environment, I consisten...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello Ms. Li, The issues you mentioned may be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Ot...[Read More] Understanding Ear Blockage and Tinnitus: Common ENT Concerns
Understanding Right Ear Tinnitus: When to See an ENT or Neurologist
Tinnitus in the right ear? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I suddenly experienced symptoms of ear echo, ear fullness, and tinnitus. After about three days, I had a severe episode of dizziness. Before the dizziness occurred, the tinnitus would intensify, and while I didn't f...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if the symptoms have appeared within the last month, it is important to rule out the possibility of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (commonly referred to as sudden deafness). I recommend visiting an otolaryngology clinic that offers hearing tes...[Read More] Understanding Right Ear Tinnitus: When to See an ENT or Neurologist
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns for Students
Tinnitus This morning, upon waking up, I noticed something was off with my right ear; it feels like tinnitus. I went to see a doctor in the morning, and they prescribed a 3-day medication regimen consisting of 3 pills: one for nasal congestion, one for inflammation and allergies,...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, A-Kai. The issues you mentioned could potentially be due to 1) poor Eustachian tube function or auditory nerve degeneration, 2) sudden sensorineural hearing loss (which you referred to as sudden deafness), or 3) otitis media: a) acute otitis media, which often occurs along...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns for Students
Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss: Causes and Insights
Hearing loss can occur due to various factors, including: 1. **Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)**: This I am a hearing-impaired patient and would like to ask why I suddenly lost my hearing. What could be the causes of this sudden hearing loss, and what factors can lead to ...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
Hearing loss of more than three frequencies exceeding 30 decibels within three days is referred to as sudden deafness. For detailed information, please refer to the ENT website of Taipei Veterans General Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss: Causes and Insights