Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma
Published May 23, 2024, Last updated May 22, 2024
Meniere’s Disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that causes repeated attacks of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. It can happen at any age though it occurs most commonly in the age group of 40 to 60. The following homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s Disease are very effective-
- Natrum Salicylicum
- Terebinth
- Theridion
- Conium
- Gelsemium
Before we come to the symptoms suggesting the use of these individual medicines, let us understand the disease a little better.
What is Meniere’s Disease?
As I have mentioned earlier, Meniere’s Disease is a chronic inner ear disorder. It causes recurrent vertigo. The episodes last for a few minutes to as much as a full day. Over time, the disease may worsen and cause permanent hearing loss.
In some cases, the vertigo may be so severe that one may lose balance and fall. Meniere’s Disease can happen at any age but is more likely to occur between the ages of 40 and 60.
What are the causes of Meniere’s Disease?
Although the exact cause of Meniere’s Disease is not clear, a common thread is the buildup of a fluid, endolymph in the inner ear or labyrinth. Increase in endolymph in the inner ear or labyrinth leads to disruption in hearing and balance. The labyrinth contains the organs of hearing and balance. Accumulation of fluid in the inner ear disrupts the functioning of these and leads to the main symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and loss of hearing.
Incidence of Meniere’s Disease
It is more likely to occur between the ages of 40 and 60, although it can happen to anyone and at any age. People who are prone to allergies and autoimmune diseases are more likely to get Meniere’s Disease too. If someone in your family has it, then you are more likely to get it. At the same time, its incidence is more common in females, though the reason for this is not clear.
What are the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease?
The most important symptoms of Meniere’s Disease are as follows-
1. Vertigo – There are repeated attacks of vertigo. These attacks may last for a few minutes to as much as a whole day. One feels as if the whole room is spinning around. The vertigo may be severe enough to make one fall down.
2. Tinnitus – There may be some sounds in the ears, which persist for no rhyme or reason. These sounds may be ringing, buzzing, roaring, whistling or hissing in nature. This tinnitus may get worse just before the vertigo attack.
3. Hearing loss – There is loss of hearing. Initially, the hearing loss is temporary and occurs during bouts of vertigo. Later on, it increases and does not improve even after the vertigo has subsided.
4. Heaviness or pressure in the ear – There is pressure or heaviness or a feeling of fullness in the ear. We call it aural fullness.
5 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Meniere’s Disease
Homeopathy offers a much better option for the treatment of Meniere’s disease. Homeopathic medicines can completely cure the trouble once and for all. The following homeopathic remedies have proved quite effective in the treatment of this trouble. This does not in any way mean that only these medicines will work or that only these 5 remedies will be sufficient in the treatment of all cases. One has to go into the details of each individual case and find the right medicine for each patient.
1. Bryonia – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with tinnitus
2. Conium – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease with vertigo
3. Gelsemium – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with anxiety
4. Natrum Salicylicum – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease after influenza
5. Theridion – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with nausea
I am giving a few details of the symptoms of each individual medicine. These symptoms are more indicative in nature and not at all exhaustive. It is beyond the scope of this article to give a wholesome list of symptoms of each individual medicine. The best person to individualize your case and the symptoms is your doctor and you should take his or her help in treatment of Meniere’s disease.
1. Bryonia – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with tinnitus
When tinnitus is one of the most prominent symptoms, Bryonia is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease. There are roaring and buzzing sounds in the ear. Motion of any sort tends to aggravate the trouble. Lying down tends to give relief. The problems aggravate in hot weather and get better in cold weather. A characteristic symptom is that there is increased thirst and patient asks for large quantities of water at a time.
2. Conium – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease with vertigo
When vertigo is one of the most troubling symptom, Conium is one of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease. Vertigo tends to increase when lying down or turning in bed or turning head sidewise. Weakness of mind and body is prominent. Trembling and palpitation are also present.
3. Gelsemium – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with anxiety
When anxiety is a persistent concomitant symptom, Gelsemium is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease. The patient remains anxious constantly. Dullness, dizziness and drowsiness are other prominent symptoms of this remedy. The patient is worse in heat of sun and in hot weather. Bending forward relieves the symptoms.
4. Natrum Salicylicum – One of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease after influenza
When the symptoms crop up after influenza, Natrum Salicylicum is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Meniere’s disease. There is tinnitus of low tone. Auditory vertigo is also a concomitant symptom. In some cases, deafness is also present.
5. Theridion – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease with nausea
When nausea is a prominent symptom, Theridion is one of the best homeopathic remedies for Meniere’s disease. This nausea tends to increase with the least motion and on closing eyes. Sometimes, actual vomiting too occurs. The patient is very sensitive to noise. Someone walking nearby also tends to irritate the patient.
