Yana Novikova, an otolaryngologist at the

Yana Novikova, an otolaryngologist at the

Consensus

• Alcohol consumption can cause ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
• Alcohol expands blood vessels and affects blood flow in the inner ear.
• Alcohol contributes to dehydration, which is worsened in hot weather.
• The inner ear is sensitive to changes in blood supply and fluid balance.
• Alcohol can lead to poorer quality sleep, making sleep more fragmented and superficial.
• Ringing in the ears may become more noticeable in quiet environments, such as at night.
• Prolonged exposure to loud music at events can worsen the condition.
• If ringing in the ears is sudden, persistent, or accompanied by hearing loss, dizziness, or other symptoms, medical consultation is advised.

Points of divergence

• Experts claim that non-alcoholic beer after physical activity may be beneficial for health by restoring balance of nutrients and replenishing fluid loss. — vm
• The Ministry of Health warns that alcohol consumption is dangerous for health. — vm

Coverage (2 sources)

• Why alcohol consumption causes ringing in the ears — Вечерняя Москва
• Ring in the ears in the night silence: why alcohol consumption ruins sleep — РИАМО

Key entities

• Saint Petersburg
• Be Healthy
• Yana Novikova
• RIAMO