Why does stress-induced tinnitus occur?

You often hear people talk about tinnitus like it is caused by stress.
So why does stress cause tinnitus?

In fact, it has not yet been elucidated that stress is the direct cause of tinnitus.

Let's take a closer look at why stress is said to be the cause of tinnitus!

Tinnitus has several causes, which are explained in "The causes of tinnitus are many and varied, and even doctors have difficulty quickly identifying them".
Please refer to this article.

Contents

Stress Caused by Tension
Stress caused by anxiety
Treatment for stress-induced tinnitus

Stress Caused by Tension

One of the reasons tinnitus is often attributed to stress is tension.

Excessive stress disturbs the autonomic nervous system and causes blood vessels to constrict.
This causes muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, which in turn causes stiffness in the shoulders, dizziness, and tinnitus.

So it is possible to be told that stress is the cause.

Stress caused by anxiety

Stress from anxiety is another possible cause.
This can cause tinnitus to become worse, especially if there is a mild ringing in the ears that does not bother you at first.

You don't know if the mild tinnitus is medically dangerous or not.
You are worried that maybe there is something wrong with your brain with this tinnitus.

As a result, you may not be able to sleep well, which can worsen the tinnitus.

This may be resolved with a visit to the hospital and a diagnosis that the tinnitus is not dangerous, or it may be that there is something wrong with the tinnitus, even if you say so! and may not be resolved.

This is an area that is difficult to say, as it varies from person to person.

Thus, tinnitus caused by stress is not caused by stress itself.

Therefore, it is very important not to be overly tense.

Treatment for stress-induced tinnitus

Tension is often the main cause of stress-related tinnitus, and a treatment called muscle relaxation is available.
This is also called relaxation therapy, and as the name suggests, it is a way to relax and relieve stress.

Please refer "What is muscle relaxation method? A method of relaxing muscles to lighten tinnitus" for this therapy.

Counseling to relieve anxiety can also be effective.