Are Your Ears Ringing Due to High Blood Pressure?

The auditory canal can also show signs of an overworking heart — the most common being tinnitus, a constant ringing sound that only you can hear, linked to high blood pressure.

The Connection Between Ringing in the Ears and High Blood Pressure

The ear is a delicate structure with millions of blood vessels that support hearing. High blood pressure can adversely affect those vessels and produce a ringing sensation known as tinnitus.

Does High Blood Pressure Medication Cause Ringing in the Ears?

Some medications used to lower blood pressure — including loop diuretics and aspirin (a blood thinner) — can cause tinnitus, particularly at higher doses. This effect is generally reversible, and stopping the medication under a doctor's guidance can help confirm whether it's the cause.

How to Stop Ringing in the Ears From High Blood Pressure

Treating the underlying high blood pressure is the key to relieving the ringing. Approaches include:

• Diet modifications
• Exercise routine
• Lifestyle changes
• Medication

Tips to Deal with Tinnitus

• Cut back on caffeine, which is linked to increased blood pressure and can also affect sleep.
• Prioritize adequate sleep, which helps blood pressure return to normal circulation.
• Limit alcohol, since it can raise blood pressure and make ringing more noticeable.
• Control allergic triggers to help avoid infections and colds that can worsen ear ringing.
• Watch earwax buildup, since excess earwax can contribute to tinnitus.
• Address jaw pain or TMJ, which shares ringing in the ears as a common symptom.
• Avoid loud noises, such as at construction sites, which can worsen tinnitus.

Final Words

It is important to understand the root cause of your symptoms. Contact the experts at Pulmonary Medical Consultants in Cypress, Texas, on Fry Road, at (281) 357-1300 to discuss tinnitus related to high blood pressure.