Snoring Related To Skull Thinning And Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

Snoring Related To Skull Thinning And Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak    

Symptoms Are A Strong Headache, Neck Pain, Tinnitus, And Even Coma    

Researchers have found a correlation between snoring and a thinner skull. The thinning is up to 1.23 mm, however, a skull erosion of 1mm can cause a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak (sCSF-L). This allows the liquid that serves as a cushion to the brain and spinal cord to flow away by the eroded area. The result can be life-threatening, including coma, stroke, and symptoms of dementia. This serious condition is also associated with obesity. The causes are not clear. The main symptom is a headache that gets more severe when upright and lying down. Other symptoms are neck pain, light or sound sensitivity, tinnitus, hearing changes, among others. More info click here.

 

Vertigo Is The Main Cause Of Falls. How To Deal With It?

Vertigo Is The Main Cause Of Falls. How To Deal With It?    

Among elder people, falls are the main cause of injuries and accidental deaths. One of the main causes is dizziness or vertigo, which increases the risk of falling by 13. Vertigo is caused by an imbalance in the inner ear and the nervous system. If you have vertigo, learn the safety measures to prevent falls. More Information click here.

 

What Are The Types Of Hearing Loss?

What Are The Types Of Hearing Loss?    

People must be aware if one family member begins showing signs of hearing loss. In order to understand more this condition, let’s review the types of hearing conditions. The conductive type is related to the outer ear, ear canal or middle ear. An example is earwax blockage, a perforated eardrum, among others. These can be corrected surgically. The sensorineural type is related to the inner ear or auditory nerve. These can include balance problems and tend to be permanent. Check all the types. More Information click here.

 

Study: Tinnitus Related To Anxiety

Study: Tinnitus Related To Anxiety    

A research has found a relationship between anxiety and tinnitus in children. One of the conclusions is that, even if tinnitus is difficult to treat, taking care of anxiety makes it more treatable. Additional info click here.

 

Living In A Big City Can Expose Your Body To Noise Pollution

Living In A Big City Can Expose Your Body To Noise Pollution    

Extended Exposure Can Affect Your Mental And Physical Health    

In a big city, most people dot realize the noise pollution created by car horns, construction noises and loud music among others. These noises can be nonstop and we tend not to pay attention to them. However, according to specialists, extended exposure to these continuous noises can have a negative effect on mental and physical health. These include heart damage, heart damage and hearing loss, caused by the stress reaction to these loud sounds, which can end in chronic anxiety. This can be avoided with fewer notifications from the phone, noise-canceling headphones, or just escaping to a silent out-of-town place. Click here for more information.

 

The Correct Way To Clean The Ears

The Correct Way To Clean The Ears    

Many people use Q-tips for cleaning their ears. However, this puts the delicate organs in danger, because of the possibility of a perforated tympanum. The suggestion from the medical point of view is: leave it, don’t clean it. The earwax, which protects the ear canal, cleans itself, so it’s not necessary to use other tools. More info click here.

 

Study: Hearing Loss Linked To Iron Deficiency Anemia

Study: Hearing Loss Linked To Iron Deficiency Anemia    

Study: iron deficiency anemia has been linked to hearing the loss in adults aged 21-90.  It has been related to sensorineural hearing loss, in which there is damage to the cochlea or nerve pathways, and conductive hearing loss, which is caused by problems in the bones in the inner ear. More info click here.