"Three highs" diet induces hearing impairment

According to the second national sample survey of disabled persons in my country, the proportion of elderly people over the age of 60 suffering from hearing disabilities is as high as 11%. According to experts, senile hearing loss refers to hearing loss that occurs gradually with age. Most of them are bilateral symmetrical sensorineural hearing loss that gradually worsens, mainly in high-frequency hearing loss. With the increase of age, the degree of hearing loss increases, the sensitivity of distinguishing sounds decreases, the ability to understand language decreases, and it is often accompanied by persistent tinnitus symptoms. Hearing disability and hearing impairment seriously affect the physical and mental health of the elderly, which not only directly lead to communication barriers, but also cause a variety of psychological problems, which greatly damage the quality of life and family and social functions of the elderly.

Hearing began to decline in his 50s vs. 83 years old this year, his hearing is still very good

Recently, Mr. Ge, who is in his 50s, has been very troubled by one thing, that is, his hearing is getting worse and worse. I have been suffering from chronic diseases such as high blood pressure all day long, and I am not yet 60 years old. Why has my ears started to have problems? Is there any way to solve it?

Mrs. Chu is 83 years old this year. Because of her long-term persistence in exercising, her body is very strong. However, in addition to being in good health, what is even more enviable for the old man of the same age is that her hearing is very good, and it is not difficult for her to communicate with others. Many people say that the reason why Mrs. Chu's hearing has not degenerated is related to her diligent exercise, but many elderly people around her also keep exercising every day. Why is her hearing still deteriorating?

Hearing loss is related to "three highs"

Regarding Mr. Ge's distress, experts said that there are two main reasons for senile hearing loss. The first is the natural degeneration of systemic organ functions, and the speed of degeneration varies from person to person; the second is related to external factors, including environmental noise, taking ototoxic drugs, or other diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and so on.

"The causes of hearing loss in the elderly are not very thoroughly studied in medicine at present. However, according to clinical experience, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the main causes of hearing impairment in the elderly, and three of them are high (high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood pressure). blood lipids) will directly affect the hearing of the elderly."

The cochlear microcirculation is very sensitive. Once the microvessels are hardened and blocked, it will cause cochlear microcirculation disorders and hearing loss. In addition, insufficient eardrum tension, endocrine dysfunction and degeneration of auditory center function, and even noise pollution and ototoxic drugs can cause hearing impairment in the elderly. Severe iron deficiency is also one of the causes of hearing loss.

Generally speaking, for the elderly with normal physical condition, after the age of 70, the hearing will degrade significantly, and for people with some chronic diseases, this degeneration will also be earlier. Yan Baoxing said that hearing loss in the elderly is a degeneration of physical function, and almost everyone has the possibility to face it, so don't be overly pessimistic.

Self-pick ear can easily lead to infection and inflammation

How can seniors protect their hearing? Experts suggest that you need to pay attention to 6 points in your daily life:

Try to avoid noise damage to your hearing. If the elderly are exposed to noises such as the roar of machines, noisy vehicles, and human voices for a long time, the hearing will be more easily fatigued. deaf.

Don't pick your ears. The scientific method is to use a cotton swab dipped in a little alcohol or glycerin when the ear canal is unbearably itchy, wipe the ear canal lightly, or go to the hospital for treatment by an otolaryngologist.

Use with caution and avoid ototoxic drugs. The elderly have many diseases, and antibiotics such as streptomycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, etc. are often used. Because the detoxification and excretion function of the elderly is low, the excessive use of these drugs is more likely to cause ear poisoning and damage to hearing.

Massage often. When massaging, it is advisable to take Yifeng Point (the depression behind the earlobe) and Tinghui Point (the depression in front of the earlobe is symmetrical with the Yinfeng Point across the ear) once in the morning and evening for 5-10 minutes each time.

Emotionally stable, treat life with a normal heart. People need to control their emotions in old age. Emotional fluctuations will cause the autonomic nerves in the body to lose their normal regulatory functions, causing ischemia, edema, and auditory neurotrophic disorders in the inner ear organs, resulting in sharp hearing loss or deafness.

Get rid of bad habits and pay attention to dietary hygiene. Try to eat less high-fat foods and eat more vegetables, fruits, fish, beef and mutton that contain more fiber and protein. You can also drink walnut porridge, sesame porridge, peanut porridge, pig kidney porridge, etc., which are quite beneficial to protect hearing. At the same time, the number and frequency of smoking and drinking should be controlled to a minimum, and it is best to quit smoking and limit alcohol.