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Any fluid coming or draining from the ear is called ear discharge. In medical terms, ear discharge is called Otorrhoea. The liquid discharge from the ear varies in nature. It may be thin, thick, sticky, clear, white, yellow, green, brownish, full of pus, or blood stained. In some cases, the fluid is offensive in nature. The symptoms that can accompany ear discharge are ear pain, itching in the ear, difficulty in hearing, vertigo and noises in the ear (called tinnitus).
Homeopathy is very successful in treating the complaint of ear discharge by addressing the root cause behind it. It is helpful for both acute as well as chronic cases of ear discharge. Along with ear discharge, homeopathic medicines also assist to manage attending symptoms. These symptoms include pain in the ear, itching in ears, difficulty hearing and noises in ear. Antibiotics are mainly recommended in conventional mode to help cases of ear discharge. These aid quick acute relief in ear discharge cases but there are chances of recurrence of discharge as it offers temporary relief. Homeopathic medicines after reducing acute ear discharge work to treat chronic tendency to prevent recurrent episodes of ear discharge.
Homeopathy gives long term results in cases of ear discharge by treating the root cause behind it. The most common cause behind ear discharge is an ear infection. Homeopathy works wonderfully to resolve this cause. Here it works by boosting the body’s self-healing system to fight the infection and aid natural recovery. Most cases of ear discharge from an infection recover remarkably with homeopathic remedies. However, it is to be noted that homeopathy has limitation in helping cases having serious causes like ruptured ear drum, fractured skull, etc. In such cases, help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken.
There is a long list of homeopathic medicines for ear discharge. When medicines are selected and used as per the individual set of symptoms, it leads to excellent results. The character of ear discharge and additional symptoms like an earache, itching, deafness, and noises, are also to be taken into consideration while deciding on homeopathic treatment for ear discharge. Even the most difficult, most long-standing cases of ear discharge have a good scope of being treated under the homeopathic system of medicine.
The main advantage of using homeopathic medicines for treating ear discharge is that they are totally free from side effects. This is because they are prepared from naturally occurring substances devoid of any toxins that treats ear discharge safely.
5 Best Homeopathic Treatment for Ear Discharge
The leading homeopathic medicines to treat ear discharge are Kali Mur, Silicea, Pulsatilla, Merc Sol and Psorinum.
1. Kali Mur – Top Grade Medicine For Ear Discharge
Kali Mur is a top-listed medicine for ear discharge. It proves highly useful in treating ear discharge from ear infection which is white in color. In such cases, along with ear discharge, deafness and noises in the ear may also occur. These noises worsen on blowing the nose or on swallowing. Kali Mur also treats swelling or blockage of the eustachian tube and is an excellent medicine for chronic catarrhal conditions of the middle ear.
When to use Kali Mur?
Kali Mur is an excellent choice of medicine to manage ear discharge that is white-colored due to ear infection that can be attended with noises in the ear and difficulty in hearing.
How to use Kali Mur?
The most commonly used potency of this medicine is 6X. Kali Mur 6X can be taken three to four times a day as per the intensity of the complaint.
2. Silicea – For Ear Discharge of Pus
Silicea is a highly recommended treatment for ear discharge consisting of pus. Besides, there may be a dullness of hearing and different kinds of noises in the ears. The noises may be roaring, tinkling or fluttering in nature. Sometimes, throbbing pain in the ear may also occur. Silicea also works well in cases of bone destruction from ear discharge with a long history of ear infections.
When to use Silicea?
Use of Silicea should be prioritized in cases of ear discharge of pus.
How to use Silicea?
Among its different potencies, its use is mostly done in 6X power. Silicea 6X can be used twice or thrice a day.
3. Pulsatilla – For Ear Discharge that is Yellow in Colour
Pulsatilla is a highly effective homeopathic medicine for ear infection with yellow-colored ear discharge. The discharge is thick and has foul smell. Ear pain is also present along with this. Itching occurs in ears as well. There is difficulty in hearing.
When to use Pulsatilla?
This medicine should be used for ear infection attended with thick, yellowish-colored ear discharge with pain and itching in ears.
How to use Pulsatilla?
This medicine can be used from low 30C potency to high potency like 200 C, 1M. The potency and repetition vary from case to case. To begin with, its 30C potency can be taken once a day only. Higher potencies should only be used after consulting a homeopathic physician.
4. Merc Sol – For Ear Discharge Accompanied By Pain In Ear
Merc Sol works well in cases of ear discharge that are accompanied by an earache. The pain is tearing and shooting in nature. The pain in the ear is worse at night. The discharge from the ear is offensive and mainly yellow in colour. It may also be blood stained. Roaring, ringing, and buzzing noises are other accompanying symptoms. Merc Sol is also a top-listed medicine for swimmers’ ear infection.
When to use Merc Sol?
This medicine should be opted in cases of ear discharge attended with pain in the ear, especially when it worsens at night.
How to use Merc Sol?
It is advised to take Merc Sol 30C once a day.
5. Psorinum – For Foul Smelling Ear Discharge
Psorinum offers a lot of help in case the ear discharge is offensive in nature. The discharge may be brownish in colour and purulent (of pus) in nature. An intolerable itching in the ears may also accompany the discharge.
When to use Psorinum?
This medicine is suggested for cases of ear discharge having a foul smell.
How to use Psorinum?
The use of this medicine is usually done in high potencies like 200C, 1M in infrequent doses. To start with, Psorinum 200C can be used once a week or once in 15 days.
Causes of Ear Discharge
The main cause behind ear discharge is an ear infection. It includes infection of the ear canal called otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) and infection of the middle ear called otitis media.
Another cause can be trauma to the ear canal or rupture of the eardrum. An abnormal growth of skin behind the eardrum (cholesteatoma) is a less common cause. Rarely, a skull fracture can be the reason.
Hi I am having ear drainage that goes down the jaaw line and goes into the lymph in the neck and the lymph swells up. The drainage is smelly like a dog’s ear infection. It cause sores in my ear and goes far into the ear. and swells the tube causing hearing loss. Vertigo at times. ALso the drainage seems to be coming from the meninges are of the head scalp and also goes into all the sinus cavaties and inflames the sinus cavaties and can cause sores in the nasal passages and swelling. It seems to also have some sort of chemical with it. Cause very bad breath also. We cannot figure out what this may be and what can help get rid of it. Treating for parasites in meningies sinus as well as candida and who knows what else. Can you help please?
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Chronic ear discharge with yellow and some time red in right ear.age 49y.pl.advice medicine and it’s dose
Hello Dr Sharma,
I have been suffering with ear discharge since two or so years ago..I have gone to numerous doctors, where on one occasion I had undergone a small procedure for glue ear…but with short term relief from the symptom..Doctor, I would be grateful if you would prescribe a homeopathy treatment for this condition.
Thank you.
4 yr girl ear discharge 3 days back weak nalways tired. Plz suggest some homeo medicine
Reapected Sir,
I have ear discharge problems for 2 months. Same problem i had 4 yrs ago and Dr. Said to replacing ear membrane which had 2 pores in it.After surgey it fixed for 2 yrs but nofro. Last 2 month i am facing same discharge which contained Redis coloured and now it comes every time with white and yellow and watery. I dont want again surgery there for i request to you kindely provide me best medicine to treating it permanently.
Thank you Sir
Dear Dr, My father is 90 years old. He has ear discharge which is like white mucus thick slimy. There is very slight bad odour. It is not getting cured with antibiotics. He would get it 10 years back when ENT Dr told him to put cotton in ear while bathing. He forgot to put cotton a week back and the infection started in his right ear. Please help
Sir, good morning.
I have both ear discharge from child now I m 63 yr. Erlier it was thin ,yellow- brownish. Now it is thick. both ear drum r rupture.Rupture & deafnes right ear > left. I was suffering from skin disease also in child near thigh & hydrocel. My comlexion is sanwla, hand is thin, chest also thin.Deafness is so high that I m not listning clear.Please say useful remedy. I also have pain in right sole below 2nd finger which aggr.on pressing.
Regards.
Sir, good morning.
I have both ear discharge from child now I m 63 yr. Erlier it was thin ,yellow- brownish. Now it is thick. both ear drum r rupture.Rupture & deafnes right ear > left. I was suffering from skin disease also in child near thigh & hydrocel. My comlexion is sanwla, hand is thin, chest also thin.Deafness is so high that I m not listning clear.Please say useful remedy. I also have pain in right sole below 2nd finger which aggr.on pressing.
Regards.
Only Kali mur is sufficient to cure chronic ear discharge?
Hello Dr. Sharmila, Good Evening,
I am a 65 year old male diabetic. My blood sugar levels are normal now. I am having discharge from my right ear. It is sticky in nature with foul smell and accompanied by deep brown ear wax. There is no pain but sometimes itching and feeling of ear fullness.
My son aged 6 yrs, told earache yesterday in left ear after 30′ pain aggreviated & unbearable I gave him belladonna & chamomilla 200 ulternately 3-4dose he relieved immediately. He had some fever in night I gave bryaniya. Today I saw some white discharge from same year. No pain & no fever. Plz advice medicine.
Dear Sir,
My daughter, her age is 25, got her ear ear surgery in 2006. Since then pus is discharging from her ear, sometimes bad smelling and some blood also discharges; but no pain now. More weakness seems along with some joint pain in hands and feeling dizzy some times. Please recommend homeopathy medicine for permanent relief.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
My wife a 48 year old lady is suffering from last 20 years with intolerable itching of both ears and due to her itching some time her ear tube is blocked with infection which has to control by administrating anti biotic. There is discharge also at night of a white color liquid with little offensive smell.
Please advice some medicine for her relief.
M 20years old and has been suffering from ear problems since 2 year almost , there’s a continuous flow of yellow color fluid.All the time I used to put cotton in my ears
M 20years old and has been suffering from ear problems since 2 year almost , there’s a continuous flow of yellow color fluid.All the time I used to put cotton in my ears
Hi my granddaughter is 2 yrs old and has been suffering from pain and thick greenish yellow exudate leaking from her ears on a daily basis now for quite a while. She has been given amoxacillin again and again but still it returns. The dentist says it’s her back milk teeth trying to come through. Is he right?
Kind regards
Dee Davies
Ian Lakshmi. I have got ear bone infection in my right for the past 10 years and I got operated on 2012. Now at times I get discharge from my ear, when I get sinusitis problem.kindly suggest Homeo medicines for my ear problem
my son is 20 years old. he has pseudomonas bacteria in pus in ear which also effecting his ear bone.kindly tell me the best homeopathy medicine for
Try Silicea. It works well in this.
dr since last year there is discharge from the year without pain.Only sometimes the itching is there .Lady is 35 years old.She works in different houses.There is no discharge when she lies down.
Dear Dr.Sharma,
My wife is suffering with frequent ear discharge from her left and right ear. Allopathic doctor suggested that there is hole in her ear drum and even bones behind ear drum got infected and also got some granules and need to be operated urgently.
As we all know operation is something which is last stage, I want to know whether homeopathy have any treatment for this.
Pl. advise, I am waiting for your suggestion
Same condition occurs in my 7 years old daughter’s left ear,kindly reply that what we should do?
my child age 11 yrs geeting discharge from ear yellow in colour.this is happending to him since january 17.shown to ent specilist who told that there is small hole in ear .the hole has been created due to acute cold and cough.he has given antibiotics which was helpful in tratment.but again ffrom yesteray it has started .pl suggest..