Tinnitus refers to hearing sounds in the ear without any external sound source. The sound can be of different types such as ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, roaring, buzzing or chirping sounds. In many cases, hearing loss can be accompanied by tinnitus. In some cases, dizziness and a feeling of fullness/pressure in the ears may also be present.
There are several reasons that can lead to tinnitus with hearing loss. First, it may be an age-related problem. With advancing age, degenerative changes in the cochlea (spiral cavity containing the hearing organ in the ear, filled with fluid) can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus. Another cause may be exposure to loud noises. An important reason is Meniere’s disease. It is a condition of the inner ear characterized by a trio of symptoms, including tinnitus, hearing loss and dizziness. A feeling of fullness from pressure in the ears can accompany these symptoms. Tinnitus and hearing loss can also occur as a result of ear blockage, for example due to the accumulation of fluid or earwax. Otosclerosis is another reason where the bones in the middle ear stiffen. Labyrinthitis can also be a reason for tinnitus. It is an ear condition caused by inflammation in the inner ear. Injuries to the head or neck can also lead to tinnitus. There are also certain medications that can cause or worsen tinnitus, for example NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), diuretics (which help remove extra salt and water from the urine, also called water pills), some antibiotics, quinine medications, and antidepressants .
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy offers a wonderful treatment for cases of tinnitus with hearing loss. These are 100% natural medicines that get to the root of the problem to tackle this problem with great success. The homeopathic medicines gradually reduce the intensity of sounds in the ear that occur with hearing loss. As for hearing loss, these medications can help, but results vary widely from case to case. Apart from symptoms such as dizziness, the feeling of fullness/pressure in the ears, which sometimes accompanies the above symptoms, can be well controlled with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines for cases of tinnitus with hearing loss are selected individually for each case based on the characteristic symptoms after a detailed case evaluation. Therefore, it is advised to take homeopathic medicines after consulting a homeopathic doctor. Under no circumstances should self-medication be practiced.
Homeopathic medicines for tinnitus with hearing loss
1. Chininum Sulph – Top drug
Chininum Sulph tops the list of homeopathic medicines for the treatment of tinnitus and hearing loss. In cases where this is necessary, the type of sound may vary, such as ringing, roaring or buzzing. In some cases, dizziness (feeling as if the person or his/her environment is moving) may occur. Vertigo gets worse when bending over. This medicine is also prominent in the treatment of Meniere’s disease as it fights all the symptoms of this disease including tinnitus, hearing loss and dizziness. Sometimes there may be a headache or a feeling of fullness in the head along with the above symptoms, which requires this medicine. This can sometimes cause a tingling sensation in the ears. There may be a history of brain injury, mainly in the area of the auditory nerve, in cases where this is necessary.
2. Salicylic acid – for dizziness
This drug is of great use when hearing loss with tinnitus is accompanied by dizziness. In cases where this is required, roaring or ringing sounds may be present. Sometimes specific sounds such as music can be heard. When dizziness occurs, nausea can be felt in most cases. Like the drug mentioned above, it is also an important drug in cases of Meniere’s disease. In some cases, foul-smelling, pus-like ear discharge may be noticed.
3. Chenopodium – For buzzing or roaring sounds with hearing loss
This medicine is well indicated for buzzing or roaring sounds in ears with hearing loss. People who need this have good hearing for high sounds compared to low ones. They may not be able to hear a person’s voice, but are sensitive to sharp sounds. In addition to the above complaints, they may also experience sudden attacks of dizziness. When this medicine is needed, there may be weakness of the auditory nerve.
4. Thiosinaminum – due to the formation of fibrous bands in the ear
Thiosinaminum is of great use in cases where noises occur in the ear due to fibrous banding in the ear. It causes obstruction in the free movement of ossicles (bones in the middle ear). In addition to noises in the ears, there is also hearing loss. In most cases, the sounds are mainly of the bell type. Hearing loss can also be a result of fibrous changes in the auditory nerve. This medicine is of great help in cases of otosclerosis.
5. Petroleum – for the elderly
Petroleum is a well indicated medicine for the elderly with hearing loss and ear noise. There may be different types of noises when this medicine is needed. The sounds may resemble bells ringing, roaring or cracking, or flowing water. These complaints may be accompanied by headaches. A dryness may be felt in the ear along with the above symptoms.
6. Natrum Salicylicum – With constant noises in the ear
This medicine is indicated when there is constant noise in the ear and hearing loss. The sounds are quite intense in nature. In addition, dizziness is felt. Dizziness is worse when getting up from a lying position. The objects in the environment appear to move to the right side during vertigo.
7. Kali Mur – With a fullness or plugging sensation in the ears
Kali Mur works well for ear noises and hearing loss that is accompanied by a feeling of fullness or a blocked feeling in the ears. Crackling or popping sounds are heard in the ears. Swelling in the middle ear and Eustachian tube (tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the throat) may be present if necessary. A history of ear infections may be present with white colored ear discharge.
8. Graphites – with hissing sounds
This medicine is valuable in treating cases where hissing sounds in the ear are accompanied by hearing loss. People who need this have difficulty hearing, but can hear slightly better in a noisy environment. There is dryness in the ears and above. A pressure sensation is felt in the inner ear.
9. Pulsatilla – For sounds such as humming, running water and wind
Pulsatilla is a beneficial medicine for sounds such as humming, running water and wind. A feeling or blockage of the ear is well marked. In addition to these complaints, there may be pain in the forehead that extends to the root of the nose. In addition, dizziness also occurs. In cases where this is necessary, there may be a history of ear infections with thick yellow-green discharge from the ears.
10. China Officinalis – For humming, roaring or ringing sounds
This medicine is effective if buzzing, roaring or ringing sounds are heard in the ears. There may be hearing loss. Sounds are followed by dizziness. Headache may occur together with tinnitus. Choking pain in the ear may be present. Weakness can generally occur together with the above complaints.