What causes tinnitus after moxibustion?
Nov 21, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
1. Normal phenomenon: Moxibustion can stimulate the body's yang energy, causing an upward surge of qi and blood, which may result in tinnitus after treatment, sometimes accompanied by dizziness.
2. Common cold: If a patient catches a cold after moxibustion, leading to Eustachian tube blockage, tinnitus may occur.
3. Anemia: Poor nutrition may lead to anemia in the patient, and since moxibustion consumes bodily energy, it may trigger tinnitus following treatment.
Generally speaking, tinnitus after moxibustion may be caused by normal physiological reactions, colds, anemia, or other reasons. Patients are advised to manage the condition according to their specific circumstances. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Normal phenomenon: Moxibustion has effects such as warming meridians to dispel cold, promoting qi circulation and unblocking collaterals, and reinforcing yang to prevent collapse. It can stimulate the body's yang energy, causing an upward surge of qi and blood, which may lead to tinnitus and dizziness after treatment. This is usually a normal reaction, and patients need not worry excessively. Adequate rest and avoiding staying up late are recommended.
2. Cold: If patients fail to keep warm or do not dress appropriately after moxibustion, cold pathogens may invade the body, leading to a cold. This may cause Eustachian tube blockage and result in tinnitus, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, nasal congestion, and sore throat. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as ribavirin tablets or oseltamivir phosphate granules for treatment.
3. Anemia: If patients have poor dietary habits, such as long-term picky eating, nutritional deficiencies may lead to anemia. Moxibustion consumes bodily energy, potentially triggering anemia episodes, resulting in tinnitus after treatment, as well as possible symptoms like dizziness, insomnia, and pallor. It is recommended that patients follow medical advice to take iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate tablets or ferrous succinate tablets to relieve discomfort.
In addition, tinnitus could also result from unrelated conditions such as otosclerosis or hypertension. In such cases, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is advised.
