Vertigo and Ear Pressure — From No Hope to Complete Recovery
Quick Overview
A patient came to our clinic with severe vertigo, ear ringing, ear pressure, vomiting, and loss of balance. She had seen three ER doctors, all of whom said there was no cure and only prescribed sleeping pills.
After just one acupuncture treatment, her symptoms were gone. We continued balancing her liver and spleen over six sessions to ensure lasting results and prevent recurrence. You can read this patient’s Google review by clicking here.
Detailed Case Study: Acupuncture for Severe Vertigo and Ear Pressure Caused by Inner Ear Fluid
Patient Background
• Patient Initials: C.F. (Name withheld for privacy)
• Medical History: The patient had visited three different ER doctors, all of whom stated there was no cure and only prescribed sleeping pills for symptom relief. Her symptoms persisted, leaving her unable to work or perform daily activities. Her family was extremely concerned about her health and safety.
Symptoms Before Treatment
• Persistent spinning sensation (vertigo)
• Severe imbalance, unable to walk steadily
• Constant ear ringing and pressure in both ears
• Frequent vomiting
• Inability to work or manage daily tasks
• Emotional distress and hopelessness
Additional Symptoms
• Abdominal bloating and discomfort
• Poor appetite
• Fatigue
Tongue and Pulse Findings
• Tongue: Pale and enlarged with a thick coating
• Pulse: Wiry and thin
Diagnosis & Analysis
Modern Medical Perspective
The primary cause of this patient’s condition was inner ear fluid accumulation, which disrupted the vestibular system and led to vertigo, ear pressure, and tinnitus.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective
• Spleen Qi Deficiency Signs: Abdominal bloating, poor appetite, fatigue, pale and enlarged tongue with thick coating.
• Liver–Spleen Disharmony Signs: Vertigo, imbalance, ear ringing, ear pressure, wiry pulse, vomiting.
• Root Cause: Spleen Qi Deficiency with Liver–Spleen Disharmony. These imbalances impaired the transformation and transportation of fluids, allowing dampness to accumulate in the inner ear and obstruct the clear yang from ascending.
• Treatment Principle: Strengthen the spleen, harmonize the liver, and resolve dampness so that excess inner ear fluid could be naturally absorbed.
Treatment Plan
• Primary Focus: Balance liver and spleen functions, promote healthy fluid metabolism, and quickly relieve vertigo symptoms.
• Acupuncture Approach: Carefully selected points to tonify the spleen, soothe the liver, transform dampness, and restore inner ear balance.
• Treatment Frequency: Immediate initial session, followed by a short course to consolidate results.
Results
• After the first treatment:
• Inner ear fluid was rapidly absorbed
• Vertigo, ear pressure, and tinnitus completely disappeared
• Balance fully restored; the patient could walk steadily again
• Follow-up care:
• Although symptoms resolved after one session, the patient continued treatment to further strengthen and balance the liver and spleen.
• Completed a total of six sessions, ensuring long-term stability and preventing recurrence.
• After the total of six sessions, all additional symptoms related to spleen deficiency (abdominal bloating, poor appetite, fatigue) were completely gone. Tongue and pulse returned to a basically normal state.
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Conclusion
Through targeted acupuncture treatment aimed at restoring the harmonious function of the liver and spleen, the body’s fluid metabolism returned to normal. As a result, the excess fluid in the inner ear was naturally absorbed, eliminating the root cause of vertigo and ear pressure. Both the main symptoms (vertigo, imbalance, ear ringing, ear pressure) and the additional spleen-deficiency symptoms (abdominal bloating, poor appetite, fatigue) completely resolved. This case demonstrates how correcting internal organ imbalances can lead to complete symptom resolution and long-term recovery.
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