Abstract
Abstract Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the efficacy of using o riental medical treatment with Melonis Calyx vomiting therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL). Methods : We experienced one case of SSNHL treated with oriental medical treatment(acupuncture, herbal medicine) and Melonis Calyx vomiting therapy(MCVT). MCVT is a traditional treatment, which induces vomiting by eating Melonis Calyx powder with water. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we measured the hearing recovery, decrease of tinnitus and vertigo. The degree of heari ng improvement was evaluated by Siegel’s Criteria. Decrease of tinnitus and vertigo was assessed by Visual Analogu e Scale(VAS). Results : The pure tone 5 frequency average improved by 39㏈(marked recov ery, from 64㏈ to 25㏈). VAS of tinnitus decreased from 10 to 1, and vertigo decreased from 4 t o 0. Conclusions : This study suggests that using MCVT with oriental medical treatment is effective on SSNHL.Key words : Sudden sensorineural hearing loss; SSNHL; Melonis Calyx vomiting therapy; Tinnitus
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