Tinnitus in the elderly may be caused by phlegm-dampness internal obstruction (phlegm and dampness obstructing the internal organs and meridians), qi depression and fire, and kidney deficiency and marrow deficiency. For example, due to spleen deficiency or excessive consumption of sweet and thick flavors lead to phlegm-dampness, clouding the clear orifices, which leads to tinnitus.
1. Phlegm-dampness internal obstruction: Tinnitus with phlegm-dampness internal obstruction can be caused by spleen deficiency or excessive consumption of sweet and sweet flavors leading to phlegm-dampness, obscuring the clear orifices, which can be accompanied by obesity, heavy limbs, fatigue, drowsiness and other manifestations on the basis of tinnitus.
2. Gas depression and fire: gas depression and fire tinnitus can be due to poor qi (the body’s gas does not run smoothly) for a long time and fire, fire on the disturbance of the clear orifices leading to tinnitus. Tinnitus can be accompanied by irritability, dry mouth, bitter mouth, chest and ribs (chest and ribs) distension and stuffiness.
3. Kidney deficiency and medullary deficiency: Tinnitus due to kidney deficiency and medullary deficiency can be caused by congenital insufficiency, or excessive labor and desire, resulting in kidney deficiency and medullary emptiness (poorly developed medulla oblongata), which can be accompanied by tinnitus with lumbar and knee pain, forgetfulness and other manifestations.
Elderly people with severe tinnitus need to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid delaying their condition.