Can traditional Chinese medicine cure neurogenic tinnitus

Neurogenic tinnitus may have some relief effect through traditional Chinese medicine treatment, but it is difficult to completely cure. Neurotic tinnitus may be related to factors such as inner ear microcirculation disorder, auditory nerve injury, liver and kidney yin deficiency, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine often uses acupuncture and moxibustion, Chinese medicine conditioning, ear point sticking and pressing and other methods to intervene. It is suggested that comprehensive treatment should be combined with Western medicine to identify the cause. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that neurogenic tinnitus is often related to liver and kidney deficiency, as well as blood stasis. Chinese herbal medicines such as Ginkgo biloba leaves, Liuwei Dihuang pills, and Tongqiao Huoxue Tang can improve some symptoms by nourishing the kidneys, calming the liver, promoting blood circulation, and unblocking collaterals. Acupuncture and moxibustion at Tinggong, Yifeng and other acupoints helps to promote blood circulation around the ear, and auricular point sticking may have a regulatory effect on mild tinnitus. Some patients may experience a reduction in tinnitus volume after 3-6 months of standardized treatment. However, for chronic neurogenic tinnitus with a course of more than one year, the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine treatment is limited. If accompanied by symptoms such as hearing loss and dizziness, organic diseases such as acoustic neuroma and Meniere's disease should be ruled out. Modern medicine believes that irreversible damage to auditory hair cells is the main cause, and traditional Chinese medicine methods are difficult to repair structural lesions. In this case, it is necessary to cooperate with Western medicine interventions such as nutritional nerve drugs and masking therapy. Patients with neurogenic tinnitus should maintain a regular daily routine, avoid staying up late and consuming high salt foods, and control caffeine intake. You can try rubbing with your palm to generate heat and then applying warm compress around your ears. Perform a 10 minute daily morning drumming massage. If tinnitus continues to worsen or affects quality of life, it is recommended to go to the otolaryngology department to complete pure tone audiometry and acoustic impedance testing. Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment is more conducive to symptom management.