Expert warned: “Stress can trigger tinnitus and hearing loss”

Explaining the negative effects of stress on hearing health, Pedacoustician Mehmet Emin Ağaç said, “In people under stress, blood flow in the inner ear can be disrupted, which can trigger not only hearing loss but also an important problem such as tinnitus.”

Pedacoustician Mehmet Emin Ağaç discussed the negative effects of stress on hearing health and the link between tinnitus and hearing loss in his speech at the 2nd Hearing Awareness and Art Symposium. Pedacoustiker Ağaç stated that intense stress not only causes hearing loss but can also cause tinnitus, and that stress can damage sensory cells in the inner ear by affecting blood flow in the body. Stating that this can lead to both hearing loss and lifelong tinnitus, Ağaç emphasized that the intense pace, environmental noise and stress, especially in big cities, further trigger such health problems.


“Blood flow in the inner ear can be disrupted”

Expressing the effects of stress on the ear, Mehmet Emin Ağaç said, “In people under stress, blood flow in the inner ear can be disrupted, which can trigger not only hearing loss but also an important problem such as tinnitus. Sensory cells in the inner ear are critical for both hearing and balance, so stress can negatively affect both systems and ultimately cause tinnitus.”

What to do to prevent stress-induced hearing loss and tinnitus

Stating that chronic stress threatens both hearing and sound comprehension health, Ağaç stated that those who want to reduce the risk of hearing loss should pay attention to stress management. Ağaç emphasized the importance of stress management and healthy living habits to protect against these risks. Mehmet Emin Ağaç stated that methods of coping with stress such as regular exercise, meditation, adequate sleep and social support, preference for quiet places can contribute to hearing and communication health.

In his statement at the symposium, Ağaç stated that those who want to minimize the effects of stress on hearing and tinnitus can achieve a better quality of life by adopting healthy living habits.

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