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Seeking Relief from Sudden Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
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Seeking Relief from Sudden Hearing Loss and Tinnitus - #38491

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I suffered sudden hearing loss of 70% in my left ear and also have tinnitus which stated at the same time. I broke out in shingles a couple of days later. This was on the right side of my upper back, neck and upper arm. This was nearly 18 months ago. The hospital doctors said nothing could be done...only hearing aids. What is your opinion of a chance of some relief? Thank you, Carla

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Dear Carla Avoid chilled, sour, fermented and processed foods. Regular breathing exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Brahmi 2-0-2 Tab. Sarivadi vati 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks

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Hello Carla, Thank you for sharing your concern. I can understand how distressing sudden hearing loss and constant tinnitus can be, especially when conventional medicine offers limited relief. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Ashwagandha Ghrita – 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily. ( Nourishes nerves, calms tinnitus, strengthens auditory function.)

2. Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water after meals, twice daily. ( Acts as a nerve tonic, reduces anxiety and Vata imbalance.)

3. Karna Badhirya Nashaka Vati– 1 tablet twice daily after meals. ( Traditionally used for nerve-related hearing impairment.)

4. Guggulu tiktakam ghrita 1 tsp at bed time follwed by warm water – (if any post-inflammatory or edema tendency persists).

✅ PANCHAKARMA (Detox & Rejuvenation Therapies)

These therapies are highly beneficial when done under supervision at an Ayurvedic center:

1. Karna Poorana – Daily gentle warm oiling of ears with medicated oil like Bilva Taila (2 drops per ear). ( Improves ear circulation, nourishes auditory nerves, and reduces tinnitus.)

2. Nasya Therapy – Nasal instillation with Anu Taila or Shadbindu Taila (2–3 drops per nostril daily). (Clears the head channels, strengthens sense organs, and calms Vata in the head region.)

3. Shiro Abhyanga (Head massage) with Ksheerabala Taila – daily or alternate days. (Improves nerve conduction, relieves stress, and supports hearing.)

4. Shirodhara with Ksheerabala Taila– ( Very effective for tinnitus and post-viral neuropathies.)

✅EXTERNAL THERAPY TO BE DONE AT HOME DAILY

1 Shiroabhynga with Vachalahasunadi taila alternate day 2 Karna pooran - Instill 2 drops of bilva taila in both ears

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE

✅Include:

Warm, unctuous, and nourishing foods (ghee, milk, moong dal, cooked vegetables). Black sesame, walnuts, soaked almonds, dates, and figs for nerve health. Daily intake of Amla or Triphala for antioxidant support. Herbal drink: warm milk with ¼ tsp Ashwagandha powder at bedtime.

❌Avoid:

Loud noise exposure and earphones. Cold, dry, or stale foods. Late nights and excessive stress. Sudden temperature changes (e.g., cold water baths, air-conditioning).

✅ Lifestyle & Mind–Body Balance

Practice Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) daily — helps regulate inner ear pressure and calm tinnitus.

Gentle neck and shoulder stretches to improve cervical circulation.

Ensure adequate rest; avoid screen exposure and excessive thinking before sleep.

With consistent Nasya, Karna Poorana, nerve tonics, and Vata–Pitta balancing regimen, there is a strong chance of improving your ear function and reducing tinnitus discomfort naturally — without side effects.

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Take Sarivadi vati 1-0-1 Ashwagandha capsule 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 20-0-20 ml with equal water

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Take sarivadi vati 1tab bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd,and consulting the ayuevedic ENT DOCTOR (SHALKYA)

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HELLO,

IN AYURVEDA, TINNITUS IS PRIMARILY VATA DOMINANT DISORDER INVOLVING IMBALANCE IN PRANA VAYU AND UDANA VAYU WITHIN THE HEAD AND EAR CHANNELS. LONG STANDING CASES ALSO AFFECTS NERVOUS TISSUEE AND MIND.

TREATMENT GOALS- - BALANCE VATA IN HEAD REGION, -STRENGTHEN AUDITORY NERVES, -CALM MENTAL HYERPACTIVITY, - NOURISHES NERVOUS TISSUE, -DETOX EAR AND IMPROVE SLEEP AND CONCENTRATION

INTERNAL MEDICATIOB- FOR. 3 MONTHS CONTINUE 1)ASHWAGANDHADHI CHURNA- 1-2 GM WITH WARM MILK AT NIGHTT- NERVINE TONIC, RELIVES ANXIETY, TINNITUS

2)SARASWARISTA- 20 ML WITH WATER AFTER MEALS DAILY- SUPPORT MEMORY, CALM MIND, STRENGTHEN NERVES

3) KSHEERBALA 101 CAPSULE- 1 CAPSULE - AT NIGHT WITH MILK - BEST FOR CHRONIC VATA AND AUDITORY NERVE HEALTH

4) GODANTI BHASMA- 125 MG WITH HONEY IN MORNING- REDUCES SOUND SENSITIVITY, CALMS MIND

5) BRAHMI VATI- 1 TAB AFTER DINNER- MENTAL CALMESS AND SLEEP

LOCAL THERAPIES AND PANCHAKARMA - IF POSSIBLE VISIT NEARBY PANCHAKARMA CENTRE FOR BETTER RESULTS

KARNA PURANA- DAILY WITH KSHEERBALA DAILA 2-3 DROPS IN EACH EAR LIE SIDEWAYS FOR 10 MIN

NASYA KARMA- 2 DROPS OF SHADBINDU TAILA IN EACH NOSTRILS IN MORNING

SHIRODHARA WITH BRAHMI TAILA ONCE WEEKLY 8-10 SESSIONS

KAVALA-GANDUSHA - OIL PULLING WITH SESAME OIL IN MORNING(HOW TO DO VIDEO AVAILABLE IN YOUTUBE)

AVOID- COLD, DRY SNACKS, EXCESSIVE FASTING, CAFFEINE,STRESS;LATE NIGHT INCLUDE- WARM MILK WITH NUT MEG OR ASHWAGANDHA, GHEE,SOAKED ALMONDS SLEEP-FOLLW A FIXED BEDTIME, AVID GADGETS 1 HOUR BEFORE SLEEP PRANAYAM- BHRAMARI -10 MIN DAILY YOGA- SHASHANKASANA, VIPARITA KARANI, BALASANA

PRACTICE MEDITATION WITH SOFT NATURE SOUNDS TRACK YOUR TRIGGERS- NOISE, STRESS, DIET AND AVOID THEM COMPLETELY

NIGHT ROUTINE- WARM SESAME OIL HEAD MASSAGE 2 DROPS OF KSHIRBALA TAILA IN EACH EAR DRINK WARM MILK WITH 1 TSP ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA+PINCH OF NUTMEG GENTLE NECK AND SHOULDER MASSAGE

TINNITUS IS MANAGEABLE, IT MIGHT NOT FULLY DISAPPER IN CHRONIC CASE, BUT VOLUME AND DISTRESS CAN REDUCE GREATLY WITH THIS ABOVE SAID MEDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

DO FOLLOW

THANK YOU

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFULL

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1.Sarivadi Vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Dashamoola Kwatha 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Brahmi Ghrita 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 4.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily 5.Panchendriya vardhak oil-2 drops in each nostril twice daily

Therapies & Local Applications - Karna Purana: Warm herbal oil (e.g., Bilva Taila or Anu Taila) gently poured into the ear canal—done under supervision. - Shirodhara: Warm oil stream on forehead—calms Vata and supports nerve healing. - Abhyanga: Daily oil massage on neck, shoulders, and upper back with Bala or Mahanarayan oil.

Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Favor warm, nourishing foods: khichdi, ghee, cooked vegetables. - Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods that aggravate Vata. - Stay warm and protected from wind and cold drafts. - Practice gentle yoga and pranayama (especially Brahmari and Nadi Shodhana).

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Start with Sarivadi ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Shilajit satva 1 drop twice in a cup of milk Do karna pooran with Visit nearby ayurvedic centre for viddha karma, will give good results.

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The combination of sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, and shingles suggests a complex interaction of vata and pitta imbalances. In Ayurveda, sudden hearing loss with tinnitus might be related to a disturbance in the auditory pathways influenced by a rise in vata dosha. Shingles, known as visarp in Ayurveda, with its blistering and pain, could stem from a pitta imbalance, particularly when stress weakens your ojas, which is vital for immunity.

Focusing on pacifying these doshas may bring some relief. Begin with dietary adjustments to balance vata and pitta. Favor cooked, warm, and lightly spiced foods. Moong dal, cooked oats, or rice porridge are gentle on your digestive system. Hydrate regularly with warm water or herbal teas like ginger or fennel.

Medicated oil massages can help to calm aggravated vata. Consider using mahanarayan oil for gentle self-abhyanga (oil massage) followed by a warm shower to cleanse, ensuring not to apply oil on the shingles rash area itself.

Regular nasya or application of few drops of warm sesame oil in nostrils may support healing, but do confirm with an Ayurvedic physician nearby to understand precise contraindications, depending if any acute condition persists. Bhringaraj oil might be useful around the ear area, gently sotking it, potentially improving circulation and alleviating tinnitus.

For managing the stress you indicated, practice yoga or meditation to calm your mind. Shitali or alternate nostril breathing pranayama foster balance in the body’s energies. This should be performed daily for best results.

Avoid aany self-medication without consultation, especially given the complexity of your symptoms. Seek guidance from a local Ayurvedic practitioner regularly to modify treatments according to your progress. Immediate optimization of your stress response system and immune fortification remains crucial to mitigate the doasha imbalances effecting your condition.

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It’s better once to get direct consultation so that we can guide you properly

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