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Meniere’s Disease – Wonderful Homeopathic Remedies For Its Treatment

homeopathic medicines for Meniere'sMeniere’s disease is a condition that affects the inner ear and is characterized by episodes of vertigo, a variable degree of hearing impairment and tinnitus (triad of symptoms). It develops due to the inadequate regulation of the endolymph (fluid) present in the inner ear. Therefore, it is also pathologically termed as Endolymphatic Hydrops. A well-indicated remedy for Meniere’s disease can help reduce the severity of the troublesome symptoms associated with tinnitus and vertigo and improve the quality of life of anybody dealing with the disease. The top homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s Disease include Chininum Sulph, Conium, and Gelsemium.

Though this condition is very rampant, there is no known cause of its origin. And though it is not a life-threatening disorder, it can cause a considerable amount of disturbance in those people who are affected by it. Due to recurrent episodes of vertigo and tinnitus, it may affect the ability to perform the daily routine work.

Top Homeopathic Medicines for Meniere’s Disease

There is an excellent scope for treating Meniere’s disease in homeopathy. Effective treatment for this condition varies upon the duration and intensity of the complaint. Homeopathy for endolymphatic hydrops treats the severity of acute symptoms of Meniere’s disease and also help stop further progression of the disease.

1. Chininum Sulph – For Ringing Noises in Ear

Chinimum sulph is one of the top-indicated remedies for tinnitus present along with meniere’s . The leading symptom to use this medicine in most of the cases is the presence of tinnitus. There is an unusual sensation of ringing or roaring in the ears, and it is invariably associated with vertigo. People in whom Chinimum sulph may generally be indicated have complaints of postural dizziness and heaviness in the ears. Vertigo could be very sudden in onset and in severe cases the person may fall due to loss of balance. Generally, they may feel uncomfortable in a standing posture. Chininum sulph gives desired results when there is a considerable degree of hearing loss (especially that affects the left ear).

2. Conium Maculatum – For Vertigo Attacks in Meniere’s Disease

Conium Maculatum is prepared from a flowering plant of natural order Umbelliferae native to Europe and North Africa. Conium is usually suitable for people who experience severe Vertigo in Meniere’s disease. Sideways motion of the head tends to worsen the condition. A feeling of moving around in a circle may be present, and vertigo may also get worse from any movement in bed.

3. Gelsemium – For Meniere’s Disease with Dizziness

Gelsemium is a natural medicine for Meniere’s disease. It is prepared from a plant commonly named ‘yellow jasmine,’ of natural order Loganiaceae. Use of this medicine is considered when there is marked dizziness Meniere’s Disease. Difficulty in walking with a loss of balance may arise from dizziness. Dim vision and heaviness of eyelids may attend above features may also be present.

4. Chenopodium Anthelminticum – For Meniere’s Disease with Buzzing Noises in Ear

Chenopodium anthelmenticum is prepared from a plant named ‘Jerusalem oak.’ This plant belongs to natural order Chenopodiaceae. It is suitable for Meniere’s disease when the person hears a buzzing noise in the ear. Sudden vertigo episodes, better for high pitched sounds than low pitched sounds, and Tinnitus that is synchronous with heartbeats are the symptoms indicative of using Chenopodium.

5. Salicylicum Acid – For Meniere’s Disease for Tinnitus and Vertigo with Nausea

Salicylicum Acid works well in those cases of Meniere’s disease where tinnitus and vertigo are present with troublesome nausea. The noises in the ear can be roaring, ringing, or buzzing (similar to flies or a swarm of bees) in nature. In some cases, a person hears musical noises. There is vertigo, diminished hearing, and with intense nausea.

6. Theridion – For Vertigo upon Closing Eyes

Theridion is prescribed to people who are generally sensitive to noises and may feel a sudden discomfort when they hear loud and unpleasant sounds. The guiding symptom for Theridion to be prescribed is that vertigo appears when the person closes the eyes. Theridion may be indicated in people who detest traveling because it triggers attacks of vertigo. There may be an uneasy sensation in the ears with fullness or heaviness in one or both ears.

7. Kali Muraticum – For Meniere’s Disease with Fullness in Ears

Kali Muraticum is a remedy that works well in cases where there is deafness due to swelling of internal ear and eustachian tube. It causes a diminution (reduction) of the fluid secretion and gradually reduces the swelling. It is also useful for noises in the ears. There is a crackling noise in the ears on swallowing. Vertigo is present, along with head congestion. A sensation of having a plug inside ears may be present along with the above symptoms. There may be a history of chronic catarrhal conditions of the middle ear.

8. Natrum Salicylicum – For Tinnitus of Low Tone in Meniere’s Disease

Natrum Salicylicum is a well-indicated for tinnitus of low tone. Along with noises, there is giddiness and deafness. Vertigo that gets worse from raising the head, and gets better upon lying down is present.

9. Silicea – For Meniere’s Disease with Hissing Noises

Silicea is a significant medicine for Meniere’s disease with prominent hissing noises in the ear. In some cases, the sounds may be loud and pistol-like. There is a feeling of blockage in the ears. Itching in the ears and vertigo spells upon closing the eyes are also present. The person needing Silicea may have a history of ear discharges of offensive, fetid nature.

10. Cocculus Indicus – For Meniere’s Disease with Vertigo, Nausea, and Vomiting

Cocculus Indicus is prepared from the plant named ‘Indian cockle’ of natural order Menispermaceae. Cocculus Indicus is an excellent medicine for Meniere’s disease when vertigo and dizziness with nausea and vomiting are present. There are noises in the ear that resemble the sound of rushing water. This is attended with loss of balance, hardness of hearing, a feeling of blockage in the ear, and dread of sudden noise.

11. Phosphorus – For Meniere’s Disease with Vertigo, Noises in Ear and Fainting

Phosphorous is used in cases where the person experiences noises in the ear along with severe vertigo and fainting spells. The sounds may be roaring or ringing in nature. Along with this, there is vertigo that is worse from looking up or down. Tickling and itching in ears may be there. Difficulty in hearing human voices may also be present.

12. Argentum Nitricum – For Meniere’s Disease with Sharp Pain in Ear

Argentum Nitricum is a medicine for Meniere’s Disease where a sharp pain in the ear is present along with other significant symptoms. The primary symptoms include noises in the ear, vertigo, and hardness of hearing. The sounds may be buzzing, ringing, whizzing in nature. Fullness or obstructed sensation in the ear may be present. In some cases, head congestion and vertigo that gets worse upon closing the eyes may be present.

Meniere’s Disease: Symptoms

Vertigo

Vertigo is one of the most bothersome symptoms suffered by people dealing with Meniere’s Disease. It comes in attacks, with sudden onsets. There is a feeling of spinning (to-and-fro or up-and-down) during an attack. The episodes can last from few minutes to hours. At times the attacks are accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Most of the times there are no warning signs of vertigo, but sometimes the sensation of fullness in ears may precede an attack. In severe cases, there may be abdominal cramps, diarrhea or bradycardia (slow heart rate) associated with the episode.

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss may accompany or precede an attack of vertigo. The hearing loss gets better after the attack and usually becomes normal during remission period. This kind of fluctuating hearing loss is characteristic of Meniere’s disease. However, with recurrent episodes, the improvement in hearing loss may not occur during the remission, and one can develop permanent hearing loss. There is slow and progressive hearing loss in most of the cases.

Tinnitus

There is ringing or roaring in ears which gets worse during the attacks. The intensity and pitch of tinnitus can vary during and after the attacks. Tinnitus can be a constant symptom in some of the cases. This can further hinder the hearing and also affects the quality of life.

Fullness in Ears

The patients can experience a sensation of fullness or blockage in the ears. It can occur with vertigo or exist independently. This symptom can also fluctuate, and the intensity varies.

Intolerance to Loud Sounds

In some patients, there is an increased sensitivity to loud noises, and it becomes difficult for them to tolerate the same. This because it is hard for them to tolerate amplification of sounds.

Meniere’s Disease: Causes

The cause behind Meniere’s disease is not yet clear. Environmental and genetic factors both seem to play some role in the development of Meniere’s Disease. The disease is thought to run in families.

Meniere’s Disease occurs when there is distention of the fluid (Endolymph) in the inner ear. The function of endolymph is to aid hearing and to maintain the body balance. The distention can be either due to overproduction or faulty absorption of this endolymphatic fluid. Sometimes, both overproduction and reduced absorption can co-exist and cause Meniere’s Disease.

Genetic Factors

Certain abnormalities in the structure of inner ear running in the families can make a person more disposed to develop Meniere’s disease. They are at high risk if they have a strong family history of Meniere’s disease.

Allergy

Allergies can also predispose a person to develop Meniere’s. In such cases, the offending allergens stimulate the inner ear causing excess production of endolymph.

Sodium and Water Retention

Certain theories relate increased sodium levels as a contributing factor towards the development of Meniere’s Disease. This causes excessive water retention in the ear leading to endolymphatic hydrops.

Vasomotor Disturbance

There is some sympathetic overactivity (the involuntary part of the nervous system associated with constriction or dilatation of blood vessels) resulting in spasm of the internal auditory artery. This interferes with the function of the cochlear or vestibular epithelium (in the inner ear) leading to vertigo and deafness.

Conditions Similar to Meniere’s Disease

Conditions like a migraine and BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) can have a similar clinical picture as that of Meniere’s Disease. An episode of a migraine can have similar symptoms of vertigo, nausea, and tinnitus. In some instances, there is co-existence of both Meniere’s disease and migraine.

BBPV is one condition which can clinically mimic Meniere’s disease. The marked positional vertigo is more specific for BBPV whereas the vertigo of Meniere’s is not related to the position of the head.

Diagnosis: Meniere’s Disease

The diagnosis of Meniere’s is commonly made based on the triad of symptoms. There will be frequent episodes of vertigo along with tinnitus. The audiometry would show low to moderate frequency of sensory neural hearing loss. The hearing loss can be severe in chronic cases. Also, other causes of vestibular diseases should be ruled out.

Foods to Avoid in Meniere’s Disease

Sodium: There is a strong relation seen between increased intake of sodium and vertigo episodes. It causes more retention of water in the body, that can be one of the triggering factors for Meniere’s disease. A low-sodium diet should be followed to limit the condition.

Nicotine: It can cause vasospasm (sudden constriction of a blood vessel) and the attacks of the disease are more frequent in smokers. Excessive smoking makes one more vulnerable and quitting smoking has helped a lot of patients in managing their condition better.

Caffeine: Avoiding excessive intake of stimulants like coffee and tea is beneficial in such cases. These can predispose an individual to an attack. Caffeine can also increase the loudness of noises associated with tinnitus.

Alcohol: It can affect the volume of fluid in the inner ear and increase vertigo and tinnitus. Patients who have Meniere’s should cut down on their intake of alcohol.

MSG: Most of the Chinese foods contains MSG (monosodium glutamate). They increase the sodium levels in the body and can bring an episode of vertigo or fullness in ears.

Avoid canned or processed foods.

Consume low-sugar fruit juices.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can Menier’s affect both ears?

Meniere’s usually affects one ear initially, but in chronic cases, one can develop the disease in both ears.

2. Should I avoid driving if I have Meniere’s?

In patients who have vertigo as a prominent and frequent symptom, it is usually advised to avoid driving. As it is difficult to predict a vertigo episode, one should not indulge in activities requiring body balance or minute concentration.

3. Who can be affected by Meniere’s?

Anyone can be affected by this condition. However, Meniere’s is more common in males and frequently seen in the age group of 30-60 years.

4. Can stress trigger Meniere’s disease?

Emotions like extreme anger and stress seem to act as a triggering factor in some cases. The episodes tend to be more frequent during a stressful period.

5. Do I have to live with it for the rest of my life?

Though a chronic disorder, Meniere’s is not something that one has to live with. Homeopathy can treat Meniere’s very effectively. Complete recovery occurs in a majority of the cases with the correct treatment. The chances of recurrence post-treatment are negligible.

6. I am taking the medicine vertin; will it treat my Meniere’s?

Medicines like vertin are betahistine drugs which can help in managing the acute episodes of vertigo. They are meant to control vertigo attacks and are commonly prescribed to patients to help them manage the condition instead of treating it.

7. Is the hearing loss permanent?

Usually, there is a fluctuation in the hearing loss, and it gets better after the episodes are over. In a majority of cases, it is the sensory neural type of hearing loss.
It has been observed that the hearing loss is intermittent, which means that it comes and goes in episodes. Early interventions and treatment can prevent the hearing loss. However, after prolong years of suffering one can develop permanent hearing loss.

8. Does the weather affect the condition?

Meniere’s is seen to get worse during the winters. Symptoms like the fullness of ears and vertigo episodes are more frequent and troublesome for the patients in winters. Also, the tinnitus seems to be louder in some. These are comparatively less severe during summers.

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Comments

  1. Kakali podder says:

    I am kakoli from Kolkata north. I am suffering from vertigo tinitus and balence disorder. How can I relife from my condition. I am 45 years old.

  2. Dheeraj Dewan says:

    Hi Dr Sharma I have miniers disease in one ear, how can we connect

  3. Hello Dr. Sharma,

    I have been diagnosed with Meniere’s since 2006. Lately, I have two episodes and my left ear is blocked. In addition, I have been feeling dizzy while walking. The blockage in left ear and the on
    and off dizziness while walking is not going away at all. I would like to try homeopathic medicines.
    Please let me know the next steps.

    Thank you,

    Kaybee

  4. Deepak Virmani says:

    Eye heaviness. Fullness of ear. Ringing sound in ear. Double vision. Dizziness and vertigo

  5. B S Rastogi says:

    Hello Doctor,
    I am 59 year old and have been diagnosed patient of Meniere’s disease approx. five year ago after consulting several neurologist and ENT. Despite of the prolonged treatment I get vertigo attacks with acute vomiting trends after every four to six months specially at the weather changing time. Doctors usually prescribe me Betastine or Vertin 16 with other Tabs which gives immediate relief.
    *My symptoms are:
    *Fullness and congestion in right ear
    *Partial hearing los in both the years (mild to moderate as per hearing test)
    *Light whistling sound in both the years
    *Vertigo with vomiting especially at the weather change time which gets worse while at rest.
    *Stiffness in neck due to cervical spondylitis (improper gapping in C3 & C4 as detected in MRI)
    Hope you will be kind enough to suggest me some homeopathic medicine.
    Thanking you in anticipation.

  6. Sangita says:

    मेनेयर्स रोग के लिए क्या करे।

  7. Kathryn says:

    About 4 or 5 years ago I started having dizziness and vomiting many times a day. Finally went to an ENT, but they couldn’t help. A hospital recommended a neurologist. I found one who was also a chiropractor. He gave me exercises to do and I still do them. I do wear hearing aids, but just in the last few months my left ear sounds like a heart beat in it – sometimes very loud. Also, once in a while I have a weird feeling come over me and have to sit down (if I am not already) – balance seems off. Recently, all at once dizziness just came over me – it only lasted a couple of minutes but I still did not feel good even after the dizziness passed. I have low blood pressure so would not want anything to make that lower. I have been told there is no test to say definitely yes or no that it is Meniere’s, but would like some help. Thanks, Kathryn

  8. Brenda Courtien says:

    I am allergic to sulfa drugs such as Bactrim. Can I take Chininum Sulph? I do have ringing in my right ear for years. I was diagnosed with Vertigo and prescribed Meclizine.

    My Aunt had Meniere’s disease and died in her nineties. I read this is a genetic disease.

  9. Vijaykumar Verma says:

    [6/16/2021, 7:55 PM] vermavijay240: I’m suffering from dizziness and imbalance in my left ear ringing sounds. At time of dizziness and imbalance I am also feeling omitting. I am suffering this problem since September 2019. At that time doctor prescribed me vertigan tablet and Vbeta 16 after consumed medicine 2 month I am ok. But now again I am suffering such problem kindly suggest me.
    [6/16/2021, 7:55 PM] vermavijay240: Can you suggest medicine for this problem
    [6/16/2021, 7:55 PM] vermavijay240: Which type of problem please reply me
    [6/16/2021, 7:55 PM] vermavijay240: Can it’s cure
    [6/16/2021, 7:55 PM] vermavijay240: Can my poblem solve with your medicine

  10. pawan kumar says:

    my father is currently going through with this disease.. Following symptoms are being experienced by him.
    1. Tinnitus
    2. Fullness in ear
    3. Forehead heavy
    4. Heavy vision
    5. Dizziness while walking

    can you plz let me know if any cure in homeopathy?

  11. Rebecca Wilder says:

    Hello, please help, suffering from menieres.

  12. Vincent Piselli says:

    I have had tinnitus for about 18 months. I also had major gut issues which are slowly being resolved. I had diarrhea for many years which got worse about the same time the tinnitus began. I thought the tinnitus was gut related because all symptom either began or got worse immediately after a large dose of prednisone.

    I have cleaned up my diet, I removed dairy gluten and processed foods. I lost 50 lb in the past 10 months my BMI is on track for my size (5’11” – 170lb) and my diarrhea is essentially gone. However the tinnitus remains so now I believe the problem lies with fluid in the inner ear.

    I have had sinus pressure on my right side for decades. I had a deviated septum corrected – or at least improved with surgery 40 yr. ago. I have been told that my right ear canal is narrow.

    I have high pitched ringing in my right ear and a low hum in my left ear. I have had ear infections and sinus issues for many years. The tinnitus gets worse with irritation from dust or with sinus colds. At those times I get dizziness that hangs on for a long time especially when changing position from standing to lying down and when moving my head quickly side to side with my eyes open.

    I have taken Meclazine and Azelastine which helps but does not cure the dizziness.

    At these times I feel extra pressure in my forehead mostly on my right side and I feel fullness in my ears… worse on the right side.

    I work as a landscaper so I am exposed to lots of natural dust and dirt situations.

    I went into the emergency room 6 month ago with terrible vertigo. I got an saline IV and felt a lot better.

    I’m sure I can drink more water daily. I don’t drink coffee. I have a few drinks of alcohol on weekends but not much. I can probably quit tea too.

    Please suggest some treatment to help with tinnitus accompanied by vertigo for my condition.

  13. My mother is suffering miniere and tinnitus for last 3 years. Is there any treatment available?

  14. Shabber Nazar says:

    Hello Doctor,
    Hope you’ll be fine.
    Please help me to treat Meniere’s disease which I have diagnosed myself due to sthe symptoms.
    My symptoms are:
    1) 60% of the day i spend with
    Fullness and congestion in both ears
    Roaring in ears
    I hv hearing loss mild to moderate as per hearing test
    vertigo was very rare but now a days it has occured 4 times in a month in which 2 times it was with vomitting

  15. Sadasivan Ganesh says:

    My wife is having Meneieres disease & having episodes of dizziness & vomiting. Please help.

    • Ashis Das says:

      I am Ashis Das,40 year .I have been suffering from meniere’s disease for last five years with vertigo, tinitus and hearing loss in left ear.plese help me.

  16. Vertigo tinnitus and spinning of head has been confirmed.what homeopathic medicine should be taken.

  17. Satyajit Chakraborty says:

    I am Satyajit Chakraborty,40 year .I have been suffering from meniere’s disease for last seven years with vertigo, tinitus and hearing loss in right ear.plese help me.

  18. Jitendra Dixit says:

    Dr,Sharma Hello , I have been suffering Miniers last 3 years. When Attek comes then I feel vertigo, and vomting also ringing in Right ear . I take medicine Vertin 24 mg and Tinnex but not relief.help me

  19. Rupa Reddy says:

    I am 66 years old and have diagnosed with menier’s syndrome 15+ years ago.
    I have been taking Homeopathy treatment for the past 8 years.
    I have seen improvements with this treatment. I stopped the medicine a year ago. The symptoms of balance and dizziness came back. Please advise your treatment for a permanent solution.

  20. Mrs,Kamal Tolia says:

    Hello and Namaste Dr Sharma.
    I am 72 years old. have chronic menieres vertigo. It started when i was about 36 yrs old. Initially, the attacks were like once or twice a year, and last a couple of days. But since the last 10 years, they are v frequent, almost every month, and last for at least a week. The bouts are accompanied by vomiting.
    Also i have bppv, and any infection, the virus goes to my inner ear and i get severe vertgo and vomitting.
    I also get travel sickness, especially air travel sickness.

    The vertigo is so chronic, that I have to take a dramamine every night or else i am no good the next day.

    Pls suggest the most suitable homoeopathoc remedy for me, and for how long i should take it.

    Thank you very much!

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