Compared to outside noise, the tinnitus that follows you around is even more maddening. The reason for this is that tinnitus is obviously a disease that older people get, but why do they suffer from it at a young age? What is Tinnitus Tinnitus is defined as the sensation of sound in the ear without the stimulation of an external sound source, and sometimes the sensation of sound in the skull, also known as cranial tinnitus. Tinnitus has a variety of clinical manifestations, often sounding like running water, roaring, cicadas, sirens, wind tides, etc. It can also be composed of multiple sounds. The factors that cause tinnitus can be categorized as auditory organ disease factors and non-auditory organ disease factors, among which auditory organ disease is the main factor, but it is also related to excessive work pressure and poor lifestyle habits of young people. It is advisable for patients to consult a doctor promptly when tinnitus symptoms appear, in order to prevent the phenomenon from becoming more serious. Why does chronic stress cause tinnitus? In recent years, the incidence of tinnitus among young and middle-aged white-collar workers has increased significantly, causing troubles and distress to many people. Epidemiological data shows that 20% of the population has experienced tinnitus. Excessive pressure at work, little sleep, many social engagements, and high mental tension for a long time can affect hearing and induce tinnitus. Tinnitus symptoms are often severe in people with negative emotions such as anger, depression, sadness, especially anxiety and depression, as well as emotional instability due to fatigue, alcohol consumption, insomnia, pregnancy and changes in environmental pressure and temperature. At the same time, persistent tinnitus can aggravate these negative or unstable emotions, creating a vicious cycle. If you are stressed for a long time, your spirit will be in a state of tension, and the stimulation of the inner ear will cause spasm and blockage of the capillaries of the auditory nerve, resulting in impaired blood supply to the inner ear and necrosis of the neuroepithelial cells due to ischemia and insufficient oxygen supply, thus causing tinnitus or hearing loss in the ear without warning. Can tinnitus caused by stress be ignored? Generally speaking, the symptoms of neurological tinnitus are mostly paroxysmal, so if the symptoms disappear in about 3 days, there is no need to care about it. However, it is important to note that the blood vessels in the ear are tiny and very sensitive to external stimuli, and tiny blood clots can easily block the microcirculation in the ear. If you have persistent tinnitus, you should be alert to the presence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes; it may also be a precursor of vertigo, and you need to be alert to the possibility of Meniere’s disease (an inner ear disease), so it is best to seek medical attention promptly. How to relieve neurogenic tinnitus? 1, to relieve neurological tinnitus, the first thing is to treat the symptoms and decompress in time. The white collar stress relief should adjust the work rhythm, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, do not overwork. 2, try not to stay up late, and soak your feet in hot water before going to bed to soothe your emotions and promote sleep. Learn to control your temper, don’t be suspicious and worry too much. 3. Patients with persistent tinnitus should ask their doctors to exclude organic lesions, and they can also ask their doctors to prescribe drugs that nourish the nerves and dilate blood vessels to assist in treatment. Middle-aged women with persistent tinnitus need to seek medical advice and have their endocrine system checked.