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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Question #11716
302 days ago
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How to reduce headache due to hearing aid?

Shubhashis Barik

I am 26 years old male. I had type 1 diabetes mellitus and hearing problem. I am using hearing aid for several years, but as of now I am experiencing severe headaches radiating from all sides.I had consulted neurologist last year and they diagnosed me for elleptic headache and prescribed tormap, naxdom for headache. How can I prevent such headache?

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Hi Dear Shubhashis , Headache can be due to various causes Considering your history and age It might be 2 conditions Either Migraine headache or TMJ Arthralgia SO I will tell advices to follow for getting yourself better For Migraine Avoid caffine products Avoid butter cheese Avoid exposure to loud sounds and bright light and stress

TMJ arthralgia Have soft semisolid diet Avoid anything hard to chew or chewing for a long time Avoid wide opening of mouth during yawning

Apply DICLO Gel thrice daily in front of both ears Local hot fomentation TAB ZERODOL TH MAX 4mg 1-0-1 for 5 days CAP SOMRPAZ D 1-0-0 before food for 5days TAB MD UP 1-0-0 after food for 10 days

Kindly use hearing aids either RIC model and avoid in the canal hearing aids. take care

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Hello,

1. Headaches can happen if your hearing aid volume or fitting is not correct, so get it rechecked by your audiologist.

2. Continuous loud sounds or pressure from the device can strain your nerves and worsen migraine-like headaches.

3. Take regular breaks from the aid when not needed and practice relaxation like deep breathing or short eye rest.

4. Keep diabetes well controlled, since high or low sugar can also increase headache frequency.

5. If pain continues despite medicines, consult both a neurologist and ENT together to adjust treatment and device settings.

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Hello Shubhashis,

It is may be due to Migraine or hearing aid or sound relayed factors

For migraine you can do: Follow good sleep routine Stay hydrated, avoid skipping meals (important with diabetes). Identify and avoid triggers: bright lights, strong smells, loud continuous sounds. Practice relaxation exercises

Book an appointment with your audiologist to fine-tune the hearing aid.It may helps.

Also Keep neurologist follow-up to adjust medicines.

Also try to take breaks in between wearing aids.

I hope this helps Feel free to reach out again Thank you

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Headaches associated with hearing aids can be a challenging issue, but there are several strategies you can try to potentially alleviate them. First, it’s essential to ensure that your hearing aid is properly fitted and adjusted. An ill-fitting hearing aid can cause physical pressure or feedback noise, leading to headaches. Consider revisiting your audiologist to evaluate the fit and check whether any adjustments in volume or amplification settings are needed. Second, take regular breaks from using your hearing aid throughout the day to give your ears and brain a rest, especially if you are in a quiet environment. Overuse without breaks can lead to auditory fatigue and headaches. Third, monitor environmental noise levels when you are using the hearing aid, as too much background noise amplification might contribute to your discomfort. In situations where noise is high, reducing the ambient sound input through your hearing aid settings might help. It’s also vital to manage your type 1 diabetes effectively since fluctuating blood sugars can sometimes exacerbate headache symptoms. Regular monitoring of glucose levels and maintaining them within a target range is crucial. Additionally, inquire with your healthcare provider whether your medication, particularly tormap and naxdom, remains optimal for your headache management or if adjustments are needed. If the headaches persist or worsen, consider seeking further consultation from a neurologist or an otolaryngologist for more tailored interventions or to explore other potential underlying causes.

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