Treatment of Hearing Loss
1. Treatment for Blood Stasis Obstructing Collaterals Type Hearing Loss
Symptoms include persistent, high-pitched tinnitus and hearing loss, often caused by trauma. With prolonged deafness, a sensation of blockage may occur in the ear. The tongue appears dark red or pale red with ecchymoses or phlegm spots on the edges, a thin white coating, and a string-like pulse.Treatment principle: Promote blood circulation and clear the orifices. Herbal formula: 15g red peony root, 15g Acorus tatarinowii rhizome, 12g peach kernel, 12g Angelica sinensis root, 12g Carthamus tinctorius flower, 10g Ligusticum wallichii rhizome, 10g Bupleurum root, 10g Vitex trifolia fruit, 6g licorice root.
2. Treatment for Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency Type Deafness
Symptoms include gradually worsening tinnitus and deafness, dizziness, restlessness with insomnia, lower back soreness, flushed cheeks, red and dry tongue edges, sparse or thin white coating, and a wiry-fine pulse.Treatment focuses on nourishing the liver and kidneys. Formula: 12g each of Moutan Bark, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Cornus Fruit; 15g each of Poria, Alisma, Ligustrum Fruit, Eclipta Herb; 30g each of Magnetite and Pearl Shell (both decocted first); 10g Schisandra Fruit.
3. Massage Techniques for Preventing and Treating Hearing Loss
Ear Cup Sweeping: Place palms flat against the front of the ears, pressing against the face. Apply even pressure to sweep backward over the ears. Then sweep from behind the ears toward the front. Repeat 18 times until warmth is felt in both ears.
Earlobe Massage:Use the pads of both index fingers and thumbs to knead each earlobe. Begin by gently pinching and kneading the earlobes for half a minute until they become red and warm. Next, pull the earlobes downward, then release to allow them to return to their original shape. Repeat 10 times.
Pressing Tinggong Point: With the pads of both index fingers, press the Tinggong point (in the depression in front of the ear when the mouth is open) for 3 seconds, then release. Repeat 20 times.
4. Folk Remedies for Deafness
Remedy One: 15g each of Gentiana root, Alisma rhizome, Akebia stem, Plantain herb, Gardenia fruit, and Rehmannia root,10g each of Bupleurum root and Angelica root tip, 12g Curcuma, 30g Kudzu root, 6g Licorice root.
Folk Remedy 2: 15g each of Scutellaria root, Codonopsis root, Poria cocos, and Chinese yam, 10g each of Atractylodes, Schisandra fruit, and Cimicifuga root, 30g Kudzu root, 6g Licorice root.
Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a condition that significantly impacts daily life and work. Numerous factors can contribute to hearing loss, including genetics, birth trauma, infections, improper medication use, immune disorders, physiological degeneration, and poisoning from certain chemicals. These causes can inflict severe physical and psychological harm on patients.
Medications: Ototoxic drugs are a major cause of deafness. Medical research indicates that common ototoxic medications include aminoglycoside antibiotics, certain antineoplastic drugs, diuretics, and anti-inflammatory analgesics.Prolonged exposure to high-decibel environments during work or daily life can gradually damage auditory cells.
Trauma: Everyday life exposes individuals to various external injuries. Car accidents, direct blows, or intense vibrations can all potentially damage internal ear tissues and organs.
Stress: The accumulation of excessive stress is a major cause of sudden deafness in many people today. Stress and fatigue can lower the body's immunity, disrupt endocrine function, and cause local vascular congestion, potentially leading to local hypoxia and ischemia that affect hearing.
Folk Remedies for Senile Deafness
Folk Remedy 1: Goat Kidney, Black Bean, and Eucommia Decoction: 1 pair of goat kidneys (cut open, washed, and blanched in boiling water for 2-3 minutes), 60g black beans, 15g Eucommia bark, 12g Morinda root, 15g Acorus rhizome, 3 slices of ginger.Simmer the herbs for 30 minutes, then add the sheep kidneys. Consume after cooking. Divide into two servings.Slaughter the chicken, remove feathers and internal organs, cut into pieces. Simmer with other ingredients over low heat. Consume in divided servings.
Remedy 3 for Senile Deafness: Black Bean Stewed Dog Meat 300g dog meat, 50g black beans. Place in pot with several Sichuan peppercorns and cinnamon. Simmer until meat is tender. Add salt to taste.
Remedy 4 for Senile Deafness: Schisandra and Walnut Paste: 3g schisandra berries, 30g walnut kernels, 30g Chinese yam. Wash schisandra berries, remove walnut skins. Grind all three ingredients into powder. Place in hot pot with water, stirring constantly until cooked. Add sugar to form paste. Serve.
Remedy 5 for Senile Deafness: Goji Berry and Dodder Seed Soup: 15g goji berries, 20g prepared rehmannia root, 8 red dates, 250g rabbit meat, 3 slices ginger. Simmer ingredients over low heat until tender. Serve in portions. Suitable for patients with kidney yin deficiency.