Constant Ear Pressure Might Be a Sign of Tinnitus

Travelling on an airplane or going into scuba diving activities always has some kind of effect on our bodies, especially if it is rather your first time. These two activities somehow have an effect on the bodily pressure. Isn't it that after you land when riding an airplane, you somehow feel that your ear is stuffy? That is the pressure working into your ears. However, if you feel that the constant ear pressure is coupled with ear ringing noises, then there probably is something wrong and is definitely worth checking out.

There are probably many explanations or diagnosis out there regarding having to experience a pressure in the ear. One of which is probably tinnitus. Tinnitus is a hearing disorder where the patient experiences hearing noises that are perceived in the absence of any external noise source. If your ear pressure seems to be coupled with a ringing sound in your ears, then tinnitus is probably the diagnosis. However, it is not advisable to jump into conclusions, let us further delve into the details of tinnitus.

It has been estimated that 1 out of every 5 people experience some degree of tinnitus. The degree of sensation however varies. Tinnitus is further classified into two forms, objective and subjective.

Objective tinnitus is the rarer form of tinnitus. It consists of head noises that can also be heard by other people. The noises are usually caused by irregularities or abnormalities in the vascular or muscle functions. This kind of tinnitus is an example wherein the examiner can hear the sounds that the patient can hear through the use of a stethoscope. Objective tinnitus is just one of the symptoms that underlying disorders like TMJ have. For example, in TMJ, the patient has objective tinnitus, and with this also experiences a sensation of pressure in the ears.

Subjective tinnitus on the other hand is the more common kind. The sounds that are being heard by the patient here cannot be heard by other persons since it is an internal ear sound. It is an irregularity or dysfunction with the auditory nerves.

Having ear pressure coming from tinnitus may be due to underlying symptoms. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to see a medical specialist.