Homeopathy for Tinnitus

Tinnitus is defined as a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear, a sound not related to any source outside of the body. People usually experience tinnitus right after a loud sound, such as a gunshot, or even  after a rock concert with speakers blaring loudly. Thankfully, that kind of tinnitus goes away immediately. However, for other people, tinnitus stays for days, even months. This chronic tinnitus can be quite a pain, leading to other pain syndromes related to stress, such as headaches.

 

Tinnitus may be caused by serious medical conditions, especially in certain scenarios (read the list of dangerous tinnitus symptoms). Regardless of the cause, tinnitus can become quite a problem, driving people to the end of their ropes.

 

Natural Relief of Tinnitus through Homeopathy

Because tinnitus can be a cause of emotional and psychological suffering, many treatments exist to try to relieve people of this symptom. Below is a continuation of homeopathic remedies for tinnitus (see the rest of the homeopathic treatments for tinnitus here):

• Supplements. Many vitamins and supplements are available specifically for the relief of tinnitus. These supplements usually contain vitamins with antioxidant properties, thought to slow down hearing loss related to aging. Also, melatonin may be an ingredient in these supplements, a chemical that promotes restful sleep. This combination is useful in people who can’t sleep because of their tinnitus.
• Acupuncture. There have been reports of people with tinnitus reporting complete relief after acupuncture. However, there are still no good studies done to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in providing natural relief for tinnitus. Previous studies have shown that usually, success is achieved if a person goes to an acupuncturist he trusts, suggesting that psychological factors are important in affording relief from tinnitus. Some studies also show that the relief that people get from acupuncture may just be a placebo effect. Regardless, a patient suffering from tinnitus should be entitled to safe and natural treatment modalities that may provide relief for them.

If you’re suffering from tinnitus, it is hard to imagine what kind of discomfort you are going through. There are many medications that may provide relief for you. But if these don’t work and your tinnitus isn’t caused by a serious medical condition, there is no harm in trying other more natural ways to provide relief, including the ones enumerated above.

Source: “Inner Ear, Tinnitus” by Aaron Benson, MD