••I completely understand how heartbreaking it is to see your mother in so much distress, especially at 90+ years old. Severe tinnitus (ringing/buzzing) can be incredibly overwhelming and exhausting, causing immense anxiety and crying episodes when it strikes for hours at a time. ••Crucial Medical & Practical Considerations Before looking at specific Ayurvedic approaches, a few critical modern and clinical steps need immediate attention: ••Rule Out Impacted Cerumen (Earwax Blockage): At her age, dry, hard earwax is incredibly common and can compress the tympanic membrane or narrow the ear canal, causing massive buzzing. Please visually inspect her ear canal first. If there is deep, impacted wax, do not perform any oil therapies (Karnapoorana) until it is safely cleared. •••Evaluate the Betahistine Dosage: You are giving Betahistine 8 mg, which is typically used to improve inner ear microcirculation (especially if there is vertigo/Ménière’s components). However, for acute, high-distress episodes, 8 mg a few times a day might need titration, or it simply may not be hitting the primary neurological or degenerative trigger. Please consult an ENT or her primary geriatrician to see if a different dosage or a mild vestibular sedative/anti-anxiety support is indicated for her crying spells. ••Sound Masking (Instant Relief): When she starts crying, the silence makes the sound deafening. Turn on a soft, ambient background sound immediately—like a low-volume fan, a white noise machine, or soft instrumental music. It changes the signal-to-noise ratio in her brain, providing quick psychological comfort. Suggested Ayurvedic Protocol for Geriatric Karnanada ••Since her age requires absolute gentleness (Mridu Chikitsa), we must avoid heavy, drastic treatments and focus entirely on soothing Vata, nourishing the nerves, and improving localized circulation. 1. Localized Vata-Hara Therapies ••Karna Abhyanga & Pariseka (External Massage): Gently massage the outer ear, the area behind the earlobe, and the jawline with lukewarm Ksheerabala Taila or Maha Narayana Taila. Follow this by applying gentle warmth (dry fomentation with a warm cloth). ••Karnapoorana (Ear Drops - ONLY if the eardrum is intact and no wax is impacted): Instill 2 to 3 drops of lukewarm Bilva Taila or Ksheerabala Taila (101 Avarti) into the right ear at night. ••Rationale: Bilva Taila is highly specific for ear disorders, while Ksheerabala provides deep myelination and nourishment to the acoustic nerve fibers. 2. Oral Herbo-Mineral Formulations To calm the systemic Vata and ground her nervous system, you can consider a combination of these traditional formulations: ••Saraswatarishtam (with Gold / Gold-free based on preference): 10–15 ml with equal warm water, twice daily after food. It acts as an excellent Rasayana (rejuvenator) for the nervous system and eases the anxiety/crying associated with the noise. ••Ashwagandha Churna / Tablets: 1 tablet (or 2-3 grams) twice daily with warm milk or warm water to combat the stress and pacify Vata. Specific Formulations for Karnanada: ••Sarivadi Vati: 1 to 2 tablets twice daily. Alternatively, a combination of Ekangaveer Ras (for nerve conduction) and Ashwagandhaadi Churna can be given under close observation, ensuring it doesn’t cause any gastric irritation. 3. Diet and Lifestyle (Ahara-Vihara) Ensure her diet is strictly warm, unctuous (Snigdh), and easy to digest (e.g., fresh khichdi with a spoon of ghee). Avoid cold, dry, or gas-producing foods, which instantly flare up Vata. ••Pratimarsha Nasya: Gently applying 2 drops of Anu Taila or warm Ghee in each nostril in the morning can help soothe the upper vascular pathways and strengthen the sense organs (Indriya Bala).
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1000+ सत्यापित डॉक्टरमेरी 90 साल की माँ के दाहिने कान में लगातार बजने और गूंजने की समस्या है, इसके लिए क्या करना चाहिए? - #56893
मेरी माँ को उनके दाहिने कान में तेज़ बजने, गूंजने और परेशान करने वाली आवाज़ की समस्या हो रही है। 3 से 4 बार, घंटों तक उन्हें यह समस्या होती है और वह रोने लगती हैं। मैं उन्हें 8 mg Betahistamin टैबलेट दे रहा हूँ। उम्र 90+ है। कृपया मुझे सलाह दें। धन्यवाद।
How long has your mother been experiencing these ear symptoms?:
- More than 6 monthsHow would you describe the severity of the ringing and buzzing?:
- Very severe — unbearableDoes the ringing or buzzing occur at specific times?:
- MorningHave you noticed any triggers that seem to worsen her symptoms?:
- Loud noisesHow is her overall health and any other medical conditions?:
- Generally healthyHow is her appetite and digestive health?:
- Good — regular and comfortableHas she experienced any other symptoms along with the ear issues?:
- Hearing lossWhat other treatments or medications has she tried for this condition?:
- Other prescribed medicationsडॉक्टरों की प्रतिक्रियाएं
Hello I can understand your concern But before we can proceed to ayurvedic plan of treatment you need to understand this first 🔹Important to know Your mother is 90 years old with very severe episodic tinnitus which makes her cry along with hearing loss for more than 6 months This specific combination One sided tinnitus+ Hearing loss+ Episodic pattern needs a ENT evaluation to know whether the tinnitus is due to -Meniere disease in which person develops fluid pressure in the ear (betahistine is actually given in this condition which suggests that may be your docter has already suspected it ) -Vascular causes Poor circulation causing this issues Please ensure that she visits ENT specialist and also carry out -Audiometry test (to know her hearing) -MRI(if not done ) As she is crying that means the severity is intense so please ensure she gets proper medical care Ayurvedic Understanding In ayurveda we call it as Karna naada which is classical vata disorder especially prana and vyana vata causing disturbance in the head and ear Ayurvedic plan of treatment 🔹Karna purna Ear oil pulling therapy -Warm bilva taila gently -Test the temperature on your wrist it should be comfortably warm -Make her lie on her left side (Right ear facing up) -Use dropper and instill 5 drops in right ear -She should be in left side for 10 min and then remove the oil with the help of cotton Do similar for her left ear Do this once a day -This lubricates the auditory nerve and balances the vata dosha 🔹Nasya -Instill 2 dropa of anu taila in each nostril -tell her to sniff gently after instillation -Nasya works on vata disorder very well -Do this when she feels better, and avoid if she is having cold or congestion 🔹Internal Ayurvedic Medication 1.Brahmi capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food 2.Saptamaruta loha 1 tablet twice daily after food 3.Yogaraj guggulu 1 tablet twice daily after food 4.Saraswaritha 15 ml twice daily after food 🔹Diet and lifestyle ✅Include -Have warm easily digestible food -khichadi, vegetable soups -Sesame seeds regularly -warm. Water throughout the day -Ghee 1 tsp daily ❌Avoid -Processed food -excess salt -cold food items -Fermented food -Reheated food. 🔹Simple lifestyle changes -Protect her from loud noises -Keep her in warm -Surrounding should be always calm 🔹During Episode -Warm oil you can instill in her ears -Warm compress over the right ear and jaw -Hold her hand and speak with her Emotional supports play a great role in this 🔹About betahistine Actually this is appropriate medicine for this presentation so better to continue Regarding the dose you can once consult to the docter But do not stop or change dose without medical advice Wishing her a good health 😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Avoid chilled, sour, fermented and packed foods. Bilvadi oil 5-6 drops both ear twice a day. Brahmi Pearls 1-0-1 Sarivadi vati 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
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