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Severe Itching in Ears During Perimenopause
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Question #49283
61 days ago
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Severe Itching in Ears During Perimenopause - #49283

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Hello, my wife is 51 years old and for the past two years, she has had severe itching on and off inside her ears. No hearing loss or other problems, but the itching drives are crazy. she is perimenopausal, but still has periods sometimes. Any suggestions?

How often does the itching occur?:

- Daily

Does anything trigger the itching?:

- No known triggers

Has she tried any treatments for the itching?:

- Yes, prescribed medications
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Hello I totally get how frustrating and draining this must be for your wife. Itching inside the ears every day for two years, especially when meds only help for a bit, can really mess with sleep, mood, and just enjoying life. Since she’s 51 and going through perimenopause, this isn’t just a random issue—it’s likely tied to the hormone and body changes happening right now. YOUR CONCERN – Age: 51 – Stage: Perimenopause (periods are still irregular) – Main issue: -Bad itching inside both ears -Present almost every day for 2 years -No hearing loss or discharge -Regular meds only give short-term relief HOW AYURVEDA SEES IT The issue is: – Ear itching because of body imbalance during perimenopause When menopause happens: – Estrogen levels go down – Body gets drier – Body rises – Things get unstable This leads to: – Dryness inside the ear canal – Extra sensitive nerves – Inflammation – A lot of itching without an infection That’s why: – Tests come back normal – Ear drops don’t fix it – It keeps coming back This isn’t an infection—it’s a hormone-nerve-body problem. AYURVEDIC TREATMENT This treatment will calm things down and bring back moisture to the ear. To stop the itching 1 Saraswatarishta: 15 ml with equal water, twice a day after meals 2 Kaishore Guggulu: 2 tablets twice a day after meals To help with hormone stuff during menopause 3. Shatavari Churna: ½ teaspoon with warm milk at night To feed the ear nerves 4. **Brahmi Vati:**1 tablet twice a day Ear care – Every night: – Warm cow’s ghee –Put 2 drops in each ear – Lie on your side for 5 minutes This helps fix the dry, irritated nerve endings. WHAT TO AVOID –Headphones –Ear buds –Dry ears –Spicy food –Tea, coffee –Stress and not sleeping When will things get better? –10–14 days: less itching –3–4 weeks: daily itching stops – 2 months: lasting relief This is pretty normal for women in perimenopause—it just doesn’t get diagnosed right most times. With the right natural plan, it can be fixed. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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60 days ago

Wow, you are so great. Thank you very much for your observations. We are traveling now, but will order those treatments when we get back to California. Thanks again.

In perimenopause, Vata dosha increases → dryness, irritation, itching. The ear (Karna) is a main seat of Vata, so symptoms like intense itching without pain or discharge are typical. Daily Ear Oil Karna Poorana – oiling the ears Use warm sesame oil or Anu Taila Take 2 drops in each ear This alone helps many women within 7–10 days LDo NOT do this if there is discharge, pain, or infection. Sapthamritha lauha 1tab bd Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk at night OR Saraswatarishta 20ml equal water after dinner Diet & Lifestyle Use ghee daily (½–1 tsp with food) Avoid very dry foods (biscuits, chips, excess tea/coffee) Avoid ear buds, pins, or scratching Oil massage to head with sesame or coconut oil once weekly

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60 days ago

Thank you very much for your observations. Very helpful.

Stop putting anything inside ears (no cotton buds, oils, drops unless prescribed) Warm olive oil – 2–3 drops in each ear nightly and lie 5 min each side Coconut oil – apply very thin layer on outer ear canal opening with clean fingertip Avoid water in ears during bath (use cotton with Vaseline as plug) Ayurvedic Support 1 Bilvadi Taila or Kshar Taila – 2 drops warm in each ear nightly 2 Haridrakhand – 5 gm night with warm water 3 Shatavari Kalpa – 5 gm night with warm milk Diet & Lifestyle Avoid: dairy (increases Kapha & itch in many), spicy/sour, fermented food Add: pomegranate, coconut water, soaked almonds Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM (hormone repair time) If itching becomes painful, discharge starts, hearing drops or swelling/redness appears then it can be possible infection. Consult ENT specialist Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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60 days ago

Thank you very much

- This is basically eczema of the ear canal. Can cause intense itching with little pain Often no visible discharge Can wax and wane for years Frequently misdiagnosed as infection Triggers don’t always exist—and it can persist even with treatment. - Dx: Vata–Pitta Pradhana Karna Kandu Rx: Anu Taila / Ksheerabala Taila – 2 drops each ear OD – Karna Purana × 14 days Triphala Guggulu – 1 tab BD A/F Gandhaka Rasayana – 1 tab OD A/F Avipattikara Churna – ½ tsp HS with warm water Advice: Avoid spicy, sour food & ear manipulation. Follow-up after 2 weeks. Tq

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60 days ago

Thank you very much

1.Gandhak Rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Haridra khand 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 3.Nimb capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals 4.Bilva taila- 2 drops (Lukewarm) in each ear once daily Precautions - Avoid scratching or inserting objects in the ear canal. - Keep ears dry after bathing. - Avoid excessive use of ear buds. - If itching worsens or discharge develops, stop local oils and consult ENT immediately. 🌸 Supportive Lifestyle - Diet: Warm, unctuous foods (ghee, soups, moong dal khichdi), avoid very spicy or sour foods that aggravate vata/pitta. - Hydration: Warm water, herbal teas (cumin, coriander). - Stress balance: Gentle yoga, pranayama, meditation—helps stabilize vata during perimenopause. Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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60 days ago

We appreciate your help. Thank you.

Hi This is due to vata kapha dosha …causing itching You can take Sarivadi vati-2-BD Gandhan rasayan 2 BD Kshara tail 2 drops each ear twice

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60 days ago

Thank you very much

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THESE DETAILS AND I CAN UNDERSTAND HOW DISTRESSING CONTINUOUS EAR ITCHING CAN BE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT AFFECTS DAILY COMFORT FROM AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE LONG STANDING ITCHING INSIDE THE EARS WITHOUT DISCHARGE OR HEARING LOSS IS COMMONLY RELATED TO VATA AND PITTA IMBALANCE DURING THE PERIMENOPAUSAL PHASE NATURAL HORMONAL FLUCTUATIONS LEAD TO INCREASED DRYNESS AND SENSITIVITY OF BODY TISSUES WHICH IN AYURVEDA IS CALLED DHATU KSHAYA AND VATA VRIDDHI THIS DRYNESS OFTEN AFFECTS SUBTLE AREAS LIKE THE EAR CANAL AND CREATES SEVERE ITCHING EVEN WITHOUT VISIBLE DISEASE REPEATED USE OF MEDICATED EAR DROPS ESPECIALLY STEROID BASED ONES CAN FURTHER DRY AND WEAKEN THE LOCAL SKIN AND NERVES GIVING ONLY TEMPORARY RELIEF AND RECURRENCE I WOULD SUGGEST FOCUSING ON INTERNAL BALANCING AND GENTLE LOCAL NOURISHMENT DAILY ABHYANGA WITH WARM SESAME OIL TO THE BODY ESPECIALLY HEAD NECK AND BEHIND THE EARS HELPS CALM VATA FOR THE EARS A VERY SMALL QUANTITY OF LUKEWARM PURE SESAME OIL OR ANU TAILA CAN BE INSTILLED OCCASIONALLY NOT DAILY PREFERABLY UNDER GUIDANCE DIET SHOULD SUPPORT VATA PITTA BALANCE WITH WARM FRESHLY COOKED MEALS ADEQUATE HEALTHY FATS AND PROPER HYDRATION AVOID VERY DRY SPICY AND PROCESSED FOODS STRESS AND POOR SLEEP ALSO AGGRAVATE VATA AND CAN INTENSIFY ITCHING SO REGULAR SLEEP ROUTINE AND CALMING PRACTICES ARE IMPORTANT IF THE ITCHING CONTINUES DESPITE THESE MEASURES A DETAILED AYURVEDIC EVALUATION IS ADVISED TO DECIDE INTERNAL MEDICINES THAT SUPPORT NERVES SKIN AND HORMONAL BALANCE

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60 days ago

Thank you very much for your help

ITS EAR INFECTION TAKE GANDHAK RASYAN 2 BD TAKE HARIDRA KHAND 5 GM AT NORMAL WATER 2 TIMES DAY KARNA PURNA WITH NEEM OIL IF NOT RELEF 60 DAYS CONSULT NEAR YOUR ENT SURGEN NEAR PANCHKARMA HOSPITAL

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