Going deaf?

[Kelculator]

So um, I am guilty of wearing earphones or headphones 25 hours a day. Don't lecture me on this just yet... I know it's not good, but I just couldn't help it.
I've just began feeling that my hearing is a bit off. It feels like when I have a flu and my ears are slightly blocked and I have to blow my nose to clear that... What's that term? Sorry, English isn't my first language so I don't really know. Except the nose bowing thing doesn't help. I feel like my hearing is weird when I hear myself talking.
And I have this "tic tic" buzz-like thing in one of my ears occasionally, but this has happened before a few times in my life and goes away on its own. Huh. I guess it is some symptom that just happens whenever weather changes.
Please tell me I'm not going deaf. Can it be just a flu symptom or some sort? Or am I just being paranoid again?

 

[Rinka]

So um, I am guilty of wearing earphones or headphones 25 hours a day. Don't lecture me on this just yet... I know it's not good, but I just couldn't help it.
I've just began feeling that my hearing is a bit off. It feels like when I have a flu and my ears are slightly blocked and I have to blow my nose to clear that... What's that term? Sorry, English isn't my first language so I don't really know. Except the nose bowing thing doesn't help. I feel like my hearing is weird when I hear myself talking.
And I have this "tic tic" buzz-like thing in one of my ears occasionally, but this has happened before a few times in my life and goes away on its own. Huh. I guess it is some symptom that just happens whenever weather changes.
Please tell me I'm not going deaf. Can it be just a flu symptom or some sort? Or am I just being paranoid again?

Hi @Kelculator while I’m not a doctor, It might however be that you have an ear infection.
This can lead to those symptoms.
Try to releif you ears from your head phones for a few hours a day. Also keep the volum down, to prevent any irreversible damage.
You could also try to clean your ears with oil regularly.

 

[Aunsar]

Hello @kelculator, I am not a medical professional, however I have experienced what you are describing after where headphone (especially earbud versions) for extended periods of time I have always found if I have my ears a bit of a break I found them to improve over the course of a few days hopefully your hearing is improving!

 

[Kelculator]

Hello @kelculator, I am not a medical professional, however I have experienced what you are describing after where headphone (especially earbud versions) for extended periods of time I have always found if I have my ears a bit of a break I found them to improve over the course of a few days hopefully your hearing is improving!

I see, this is interesting... I feel like my hearing is getting better today, so maybe what you were describing is the cause. Thanks!

 

[Kelculator]

Hi @Kelculator while I’m not a doctor, It might however be that you have an ear infection.
This can lead to those symptoms.
Try to releif you ears from your head phones for a few hours a day. Also keep the volum down, to prevent any irreversible damage.
You could also try to clean your ears with oil regularly.

I'll try out the methods you suggested. Thanks!

 

[janemariesayed]

If it doesn't clear up I would speak to the doctor just in case it is an infection. It sounds like you are listening too much on the headphones though. Try to listen more to a separate speaker rather than headphones.