DEFINITION
TINNITUS is an ear disorder in which there is sensation of ringing in the ears like hissing , roaring , whistling , clicking and chirping .
CAUSES
- Excess cold water head bath - for a long period of time, especially in old age, causes vata imbalance.
- Loss of sleep
- Constant headache
- Improper Nasya therapy
- Wax build - up in the ear canal
- Noise - induced hearing loss
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Head and neck trauma
- Medications
- Blood vessel disorders
- Ear infection or ear canal blockage
SYMPTOMS OF TINNITUS
. Dizziness
. Hearing loss
. Ringing sound in ear
. Booming sensation in ears
. Sounds like clicking , rushing
. Roaring , chirping and whooshing sound in the ear
TYPES OF TINNITUS
1. Subjective Tinnitus :- Tinnitus that only a patient car hear sounds. The noises of tinnitus may vary in pitch form a low roar to a high squeal and may hear it in one or both ears .
2. Objective Tinnitus :- In rare cases , tinnitus can occur as a rhythmic pulsing or whooshing sound .
MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
Vata pacification treatment is indicated because vata is controlling dosha of the ears.
- GHRITA PANA - Administration of cow ghee, in a dose of 1-2 teaspoon per day , pacifies vata and improves the strength of the nerves.
- RASAYANA - Herbs with anti ageing properties and high nutrition value are administered - Amalaki (gooseberry) , Paribhadra ( erythrina varigata) , Bala ( sida cordifolia ) .
- SNEHANA - Applying oil , around the ear and to the scalp pacifies vata dosha and strengthens the nerves and muscles. Kshara Talia , Ksheerabala Talia etc.
- SHAMANA OUSHADHA - Medicines which pacify vata are helpful to relieve the complaint of tinnitus.
- Treating the underlying disease causing tinnitus- treatment for depression , hyperthyroidism , high bp.
SINGLE HERBS USEFUL IN TINNITUS
- Paribhadra ( Erythrina Indica )
- Bala ( Sida Cordifolia)
- Sariva( Hemidesmus Indicus)
- Amalaki (Amla- Emblica Officinalis)
- Gokshura ( Tribulus Terrestris)
- Yashtimadhu ( Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
HERBAL MEDICINES
. GILOY ( Tinospora Cordifilia) :- In tinnitus it pacify the aggravated vata dosha and eliminate tinnitus slowly and gradually.
. VACHA ( Acorus Calamus) :- tinnitus is a vata disease and vacha is a remedy to treat vata disorder.
. PITPAPDA (Fumaria Officinalis) :- It is also effective for tinnitus as it reduces the vata and pitta dosha and decreases the abnormal sounds that happen in the ear.
. YASHTIMADHU (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) :- This herb gives strength to the acoustic nerve , inner ear and hearing center in the brain.
. SARIVA ( Hemidesmus Indicus) :- It is is the most effective herb for the treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus.
AYURVEDIC THERPIES AND PANCHKARMA DETOX IN TINNITUS
KARNAPOORNA :- Karnapoorna is used for hearing loss and tinnitus . A small amount of oil is instilled into the affected ear . It helps to pacify vata humor and give relief from tinnitus and hearing loss.
YOGA FOR TINNITUS
The yoga asana effective for tinnitus are :-
. KARNA PIDASANA ( Ear Pressure Pose ) .
. TADASANA ( Mountain pose ).
. GOMUKHASANA ( Cow face pose).
. UTTANPADASANA ( Leg raise pose).
. MATSYASANA (Fish pose).
. PADANGUSTHASANA ( Big toe to hand pose).
. PAVANMUKTASANA (Wind relieving pose).
WHOLESOME DIETS AND HABITS IN TINNITUS:
2. Snehana - oleation ( application of oil to the scalp)
3. Ghrita pana - intake of ghee along with food
4. Ksheera paka - medicated milk
5. Kavala and Gandoosha - (oil pulling and retention of ol in the oral cavity).
UNWHOLESOME DIET AND HABITS
1. Heavy exercise
2. Cold water head bath
4. Vatic food and habits
5. Night awakening
