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

Homeopathic Treatment for Tinnitus (Ear Ringing)

Tinnitus is a very bothersome symptom experienced by a lot of people. Imagine a constant ringing in your ear that doesn’t go away, something that makes you feel like there’s something buzzing around your ear – that’s what people with tinnitus feel.

Frequently, people suffering from tinnitus seem to be hearing a ringing sound but without a related outside origin. However, sometimes, tinnitus is actually produced by muscular abnormalities that produce contraction or spasm inside the ear. This type of tinnitus may actually be audible to other people, giving it the name “objective tinnitus”.

Are there dangerous types of tinnitus?

The tinnitus in itself may not be dangerous, but tinnitus may be a sign of a serious underlying disorder. It is therefore important to find out what is causing tinnitus, especially in the following scenarios:

• Pulsatile tinnitus
• Fluctuating tinnitus
• Vertigo and tinnitus
• Unilateral tinnitus

What are natural ways of relieving tinnitus?

Homeopathic treatment has actually been used repeatedly for the relief of tinnitus, especially in the last five years. Examples of these treatments are enumerated below:

• Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo biloba leaves are used to help provide natural relief for tinnitus. The ginkgo biloba leaf extract containts terpene lactones and bioflavonoids, chemicals that regulate the elasticity of blood vessels, inhibit the aggregation of platelets, and increase blood flow going to the brain. The ideal does is 80 mg given three times a day using an extract with about six percent terpene lactones and twenty-five percent bioflavonoids. It may take up to three months before results are seen, so treatment should be continued for this length of time.
• Niacin. Niacin may not work consistently, but it relaxes smooth muscles and increases blood flow in small blood vessels, including those that supply the inner ear. In fact, people taking niacin get a pink glow in their cheeks due to dilation of the blood vessels in the cheeks. Approximately fifty percent of patients actually respond to niacin treatment; most report a tangible decrease in either the severity or the intensity of their tinnitus.

There are more homeopathic treatment modalities available for people suffering from tinnitus. Read the continuation here.