Acupuncture treatment for Tympanic membrane perforation

Abstract

Tympanic membrane perforation or a ruptured eardrum, is tear or hole in the thin tissue that split up the ear canal from the middle ear (eardrum). Damage to the eardrum can affect in hail impairment and a advanced liability of middle observance infections. The middle and inner ear contain fragile structures that can be easily impacted by injury or illness. A perforated (ruptured) eardrum may result from infections, sudden changes in pressure (barotrauma), exposure to loud noises, or significant head injuries and etc. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ear infections are seen as a result of disruptions in the flow of Qi (vital energy) and Blood. These imbalances can stem from external pathogenic influences such as Wind or Heat, or from internal issues like Qi Deficiency. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific acupoints on the body, and is believed to awaken the body's self-healing abilities. Acupuncture in this setting is believed to stimulate blood flow in the periauricular area, promoting the repair of tissues and alleviating inflammation. In this research paper is about 16 years old boy who suffer from tympanic membrane perforation on right ear, he has had this problem long period. The patient had frequent ear infections and also had bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa. The boy has a feeling of stuffiness and discomfort in both ears without pain. He has also performed several examinations such as rhinoscopy, oropharyngoscopy, and tympanometry after ear irrigation. As therapy, doctors have given him various nasal sprays and eardrops. He started acupuncture treatments on January 30 and had 14 treatments by April 28. After the tenth treatment, he had a follow-up examination with an otolaryngologist and the membrane had already closed. Acupuncture treatment successfully treats chronic ear problems in a natural way.

Keywords: ears, infection, rapture, TCM, acupuncture, treatment