Mixed hearing loss with CSOM managed with individualised homoeopathic treatment: A case report

Authors

Prince Kumar, R.B.T.S. Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mujaffarpur, Bihar, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3668-4878

Corresponding Author

Prince Kumar

Keywords

Calcarea sulph., Individualised Homoeopathy, Mixed hearing loss, Pure tone audiometry, CSOM

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Any stage of life might see the development of hearing loss (HL). One or both ears may be affected, and the onset may occur suddenly or gradually. Numerous factors, such as trauma, illness, genetic disorders, age, or prolonged exposure to noise, can cause HL. One or more auditory system areas may have pathological alterations as a result of the changes. The majority of adult HL is permanent or gradually progresses; however, some may be momentary or amenable to treatment with medication or surgery. Case Summary: A 17-year-old male adolescent was treated with homoeopathic medicine in an obstinate case of mixed HL with persistent otorrhoea. An individualised homoeopathic medicine, Calcarea sulph., was prescribed after thorough case taking, which led to a significant reduction of subjective and objective symptoms over a period of ten months. The pure tone audiometric (PTA) test was done before and after the homoeopathic treatment, which showed gradual improvement in hearing. This case shows that individualised homoeopathic medicine selected based on the totality of symptom can have favourable results in the treatment of mixed HL with evidence of PTA. The evaluation of the causal attribution of homoeopathic medicine was conducted using the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy. This assessment resulted in a score of +9, indicating a definitive causal relationship between the administered medicine and the observed outcome. The findings suggest that when a homoeopathic remedy is appropriately selected, it can be effective in treating HL.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2124

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Kumar P. Mixed hearing loss with CSOM managed with individualised homoeopathic treatment: A case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2025;19:78-85. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.2124