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Ear Infection

Ear infection is a common infection which is caused due to an invasion of bacteria or viruses in the ear. The ear is a complex structure consists of mainly three sections, inner ear, middle ear and outer ear. The ear infection in the inner ear called labyrinthitis, infection of middle ear is called otitis media and infection of outer ear is called otitis externa.

Ear infection occurs most commonly in the infants and young children. Although it may occur in adults but they are less common than children.

Ear infection occurs most often in the winters, may results from another illness such as cold, flu or allergy that causes congestion and swelling of the nasal passages, throat and Eustachian tube.

Risk factors of ear infection

• Swimmers
• Cold climate
• Change in altitude or climate
• Recent illness, like upper respiratory infections
• Recent ear infections
• Exposure to smoke
• History of ear infection

Causes of ear infection

• Allergies
• Infection
• Blockage of Eustachian tube
• Foreign body in the ear
• Folliculitis
• Glue ear
• Habit of picking and fiddling with ear
• Temporal lobe abscess
• Impacted wax
• Tobacco smoke
• Infected adenoid
• Excessive mucus and saliva produced during teething
• Acoustic neuroma
• Menier’s disease
• Use of cotton buds or ear plugs
• Exposure of hair spray or hair, colors to the ear.

Symptoms of ear infection

• Earache
• Feeling of general illness
• Fullness in the ear
• Hearing loss in the affected ear
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Itching in the ear
• Discharge from the ear

Diagnosis of the ear infection

In most cases if someone is suffering from a cold or sore throat that suddenly gets worse, with ear pain and fever, then the diagnosis is likely to be otitis media, otitis externa can easily diagnosed by inspecting the ear canal, if infection is present ear canal will be red and there will be swelling on the ear lining, usually in the form of flaking skin.

Ear infection and homeopathy

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat ear infection but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for ear infection treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

Epistaxis

Epistaxis, commonly known as a nosebleed, may be a primary disorder or may occur secondary to another condition. Such bleeding in children generally originates in the anterior nasal septum and tends to be mild. In adults, such as bleeding is most likely to originate in the posterior septum and can be severe enough to warrant nasal packing. Epistaxis is twice common in children as in adults.

Aetiology of Epistaxis

Local
• Idiopathic
• Trauma
• Infection
• Neoplasia
• Foreign body

Generals
• Hypertension
• Drugs
• Blood diseases (leukemia)
• Hereditary hemorrhagic telanglectasiaM

Sign and symptoms of Epistaxis
• Blood oozing from the nostril. If the broken vessel is close to the nostril, the blood is bright red. If the broken vessel is deeper in the nose, the blood may be bright or dark red.
• Lightheadedness from a large amount of blood loss
• Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and pallor (with significant blood loss only).
• Black stool from swallowed blood.

Homeopathic treatment of Epistaxis

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat epis taxis but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat epis taxis that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.

Middle Ear

Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)

An ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear. It is the most common viral or bacterial infection in infants and children. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. There are several reasons why earaches are so common in children. In childhood Eustachian tubes are narrower and shorter than those of adults. Child`s immune system isn`t functioning properly because it is still developing.

Types of Ear Infections

• Acute otitis media - an acute inflammation of the middle ear with fluid and mucus inside the ear. It is a very painful condition, often preceded by a common cold.

• Otitis media with effusion (glue ear) - it occurs when the Eustachian tubes are not functioning properly and the fluid and mucus is trapped in the ear for 6 weeks or longer after the acute infection. Symptoms usually involve hearing loss or a sensation of fullness in the ear. Earache is not always present.

• Chronic otitis media with effusion - persisting infection with damage to the eardrum and middle ear.

What are the symptoms of an ear infection?

• Earache or a sensation of pressure in the ear
• Hearing loss
• Fever
• Respiratory symptoms like runny nose and cough
• Yellow, white or blood tinged draining from ear

What is the homeopathic treatment for recurrent middle ear infections?

Homeopathic medicines boost the immune system and successfully prevent and treat infections. Once the immune system is stimulated your child’s health will improve and the ear infections and other problems will permanently go away. Homeopathic treatment is also very safe, effective and with no side effects.

Homeopathy does not focus on treating ear infections as a separate problem but instead treats the child as a whole. This same child who has ear infections may also have other physical or emotional symptoms. The homeopathic medicine that will be prescribed to your child will match the whole pattern of his symptoms and will strengthen his overall health.

Many homeopathic medicines are used to successfully treat ear infections.

Ear Infection

How to Get Rid of a Sore Throat?

Sore throats are very common and symptoms can vary from a slight scratchiness to severe pain. Although they can occur at any age, they are more commonly seen in children and young people.

What causes a sore throat?

Most sore throats are caused by viruses that cause the common cold and flu. Less often, sore throats are due to bacterial infections, allergies, smoking or breathing polluted air.

What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?

• Sore throat
• Pain when you swallow
• Red and swollen tonsils
• Fever
• White patches in your throat or on your tonsils
• Swollen, sore glands in your jaw and throat
• Abdominal pain and vomiting (usually in children)

What are the homeopathic remedies for a sore throat?

The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. Antibiotics don`t work against viruses. In viral sore throat homeopathy brings immediate symptom relief. In a bacterial infection, a less common cause of sore throat, one can use additional homeopathic treatment to the conventional drugs prescribed by his doctor.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is noises heard in the ears, independent of any external sound. This can vary widely from whistling to hissing; roaring, buzzing or ringing and intensity can be from mild to distracting to maddening.

The cause of tinnitus in anyone case can be obscure, as there are wide varieties of contributing factors. Ringing can be due to simple blockage of the ear canal or various ear conditions, infections, otosclerosis or Eustachian tube blockage due to allergy or virus.

There are many toxic causes of tinnitus, such as heavy metal poisoning, alcohol, antibiotics, quinine and especially asprin.

Other causes include arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, anemia, hypothyroidism and nerve injury from noises or pressure. Additionly, various disease of the nervous system itself (i.e. scuba diving). Additionally, various disease of the nervous system itself (benign tumors, infections, etc) have tinnitus in their symptom picture.

With all these persistent causes, all cases of persistent ear noises require diagnostic studies, including a CT scan. Treatment can be directed towards underlying cause, but if these are obscure, homeopathic treatment has its great value.

Tinnitus symptoms

Tinnitus is a subjective symptom. It can be heard in one or both ears or in the head.

The various sounds experienced by patients are

• Wheezing
• Buzzing
• Hissing
• Screaming
• Humming
• Whistling
• Clicking
• Roaring
• Sounds of wind, waves
• Tree frogs
• Beeping

Diagnosis of tinnitus

• Evaluation consists of history and physical examination of the head and neck.
• Hearing test – mainly include
• Audiogram
• CT scan
• MRI
• In some cases –
• Blood pressure
• Thyroid levels
• Spinal tap should also be examined

Homeopathic treatment for tinnitus

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat tinnitus but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat tinnitus that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.