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Are You Suffering from Dizziness or Vertigo?

The Root Cause May Be Inner Ear Fluid Imbalance: A Major Trigger of Ear Pressure, Tinnitus, and Balance Problems

Many patients suffer from the following symptoms:

  • Dizziness, head heaviness, spinning sensation (Dizziness, Vertigo)

  • Ear pressure, blocked or full sensation (Ear Fullness, Ear Pressure)

  • Persistent ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)

  • Difficulty with balance, unsteady walking (Balance Disorders)

  • Anxiety, palpitations, or poor sleep (often related to the vestibular system)

Even after seeing family doctors, ENT specialists, or neurologists, many patients are told “nothing is wrong.”
In reality, these symptoms are often linked to Inner Ear Fluid Buildup, also known as Endolymphatic Hydrops—a condition that disrupts normal vestibular function.

Many Patients Go Through Endless Testing — With No Answers and No Relief

Patients are often sent for:

  • Caloric tests (injecting hot or cold water into the ear to induce vertigo)

  • Pressure tests, hearing tests, balance function tests, MRIs or CT scans

These procedures can be extremely uncomfortable or even painful.
And the results?
Doctors often say: “No major issues” or “It’s benign positional vertigo.”
Yet symptoms like dizziness, ear pressure, and tinnitus continue.
Medications don’t help, and anxiety and frustration build up.

In our clinic, we have seen many patients arrive exhausted, confused, and desperate for real solutions.

Why Western Medicine Struggles to Treat Inner Ear Fluid Imbalance

1. Medications Only Suppress Symptoms — They Don’t Address the Root Cause

Common prescriptions include:

  • Diuretics

  • Anti-vertigo drugs

  • Sedatives or anti-anxiety medications

These medications may offer temporary relief from dizziness and tinnitus,
but they do not correct the underlying inner ear pressure or fluid regulation.
Many patients turn to acupuncture only after these medications have failed.

2. Surgical Options Are Risky and Often Not Recommended

Some patients are presented with invasive options such as:

  • Endolymphatic sac decompression surgery

  • Vestibular nerve section

These procedures carry serious risks, including permanent hearing loss or balance impairment.
As a result, most patients are advised to wait and monitor—with no active treatment plan.

3. Patients Are Often Told: “It’s Chronic. Learn to Live With It.”

Typical advice includes:

  • “Reduce salt intake.”

  • “Get more rest.”

  • “Try to relax.”

While helpful in general, these lifestyle suggestions do not address the core dysfunction in the inner ear—leaving patients feeling frustrated and unsupported.

Acupuncture Offers Hope for Lasting Relief from Inner Ear Disorders

With over 30 years of clinical experience, May Huang specializes in treating conditions related to inner ear fluid imbalance, including:

  • Vertigo and dizziness

  • Ear fullness, blocked ears, and pressure sensation

  • Tinnitus and sound sensitivity

  • Meniere’s disease

  • Balance disorders and vestibular migraine

  • Anxiety, palpitations, and sleep disturbances linked to vestibular dysfunction

Through individualized acupuncture treatments, we aim to:

  • Regulate inner ear fluid circulation

  • Calm and stabilize the vestibular nervous system

  • Improve energy flow (Qi) and restore internal balance

  • Reduce the frequency and severity of dizzy spells

Most patients begin to feel improvement within just 2–4 sessions.
With consistent care, recurrence can be significantly reduced—helping you regain control of your life.
Many of our patients have failed to find relief through conventional methods and endured unnecessary testing—yet still suffer daily. We believe a more integrative approach is possible.

Clinic Address:
2175 Sheppard Ave E, Unit 310
North York, ON

Phone/Text: 416-455-0351

Take the first step toward relief from vertigo, ear pressure, and tinnitus.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation.