6 ear problems that can signal dangerous diseases

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Studies show that hearing loss can be an early signal of the development of Alzheimer's disease. What other diseases can ear problems indicate?

Hearing loss in one ear. As a rule, the causes that cause it do not pose a serious threat to life and are amenable to therapy. But in some cases, such unilateral hearing loss is caused by a tumor that develops on the nerve of the inner ear.

Ringing in the ears. If we talk about truly dangerous circumstances for health, then ringing in the ears can be due to high blood pressure or cholesterol, as well as tumors and preeclampsia. In addition, ringing in the ears can be caused by hormonal changes, ear infections, and medication.

Wet earwax. Scientists from Japan have found that the appearance of wet and sticky earwax can signal the development of such a dangerous disease as breast cancer. The occurrence of the disease is associated with a mutation in the ABCC11 gene, which also affects the quality of earwax.

Ears “burn”. In adult women, this problem can be one of the first signals of the body about the onset of menopause. In this condition, hot flashes often appear on the upper part of the face.

Numbness of the ears. This symptom is dangerous if you simultaneously feel weakness in the arms and legs, numbness in the face, difficulty speaking. A stroke can signal itself in a similar way.

Wrinkles on the earlobes. A wrinkle that crosses the earlobe diagonally can be a harbinger of coronary heart disease. The appearance of such wrinkles is due to the deformation of small vessels, which disrupts the blood supply to the heart.