Patient's question:
I have been experiencing sudden buzzing in my left ear these days, like the wings of a bee. It's quite uncomfortable. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Tinnitus is a common ear disease associated with genetics, developmental issues, viral infections, vascular changes, natural aging, drug damage, as well as occupational and environmental factors. Conditions such as otitis externa, cerumen impaction, and foreign bodies in the external ear can also cause tinnitus. Additionally, excessive fatigue, lack of sleep, and extreme emotional stress may lead to tinnitus. If the tinnitus is mild, treatment is generally not required. However, for severe tinnitus, it is important to alleviate mental stress and worries, and a custom-made tinnitus masker can be used. In cases of persistent and stubborn tinnitus where medication is ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered.