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Homeopathic Ear Surgery

Ear infections are caused by fluid filling the middle ear. This causes the ear to become infected. In order for the ear to be treated, the fluid needs to be drained from the inner ear. People who have multiple cases of ear infections may require homeopathic surgery to completely rid their ears of the fluid that is causing the infections.

  1. Background

    • Ear infections are caused by fluid blocking the eustachian tube, which connects the nose to the middle of the ear. This causes the ear to be infected which can result in the affected person feeling pain and pressure in the ear. In some cases, the ear may clear its infection naturally through a slow discharge when the eardrum ruptures. However, in some extreme and repetitive cases, the inner ear must be completely cleaned out.

    Glue Ear

    • People who get frequent ear infections can develop a condition called glue ear. Glue ear is a condition in which the middle ear fills with fluid and becomes sticky. This causes the affected person to have trouble hearing and responding to communication. This can affect a child's schoolwork and an adult's work. When a person is diagnosed with glue ear, he is often advised to seek out homeopathic ear surgery.

    Surgery

    • When a person is affected by glue ear and its symptoms, surgery may be an effective solution. The surgery for the glue ear involves inserting grommets into the middle ear. These grommets are tubes that allow air to enter the middle ear and thus compensate for the blocked eustachian tube in the infected ear.

    Precautions

    • Grommets may be an effective treatment option for people with glue ear. However, surgery isn't always the first or best option for children who are under 3 years of age. This is because, when a child is over the age of 3, her speech becomes more developed. Therefore, the grommets may not be as an effective choice as antibiotic treatment. This may cause the child more pain because the grommets may have to be re-inserted every few years.

    Other Options

    • A more common treatment for an ear infection is antibiotics. This is especially true for cases of multiple reoccurring ear infections. In cases such as this, the doctor may prescribe medication such as Mercurius solubilis for the symptoms that go along with the infection. These symptoms can include sweating, vomiting and headaches.

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