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[Ringing in my ears] Is it simple tinnitus? Or is it vertigo? Oriental medicine's answer.

If you've suddenly started hearing 'beeping', 'buzzing', or cicada sounds in your ears, you know how uncomfortable daily life can become. What starts as a minor annoyance can lead to sleep deprivation, poor concentration, and even anxiety. Often, hospital tests show "no special abnormalities," leaving patients frustrated. If you're wondering whether that ringing is simple tinnitus or related to vertigo-inducing ear stones, this column will provide clear answers.

💡 [Key Answer] The 3 most common causes of ringing in the ears: ① Autonomic imbalance / ② Auditory cell damage / ③ Poor blood circulation Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on resolving the root cause of tinnitus through autonomic stabilization and restoring healthy communication between the ears and brain.

Tinnitus is the subjective experience of perceiving sound in the ears or head when there is no external sound stimulus. It's easy to think of it as just an ear problem, but it often reflects a complex imbalance in the body. One of the biggest causes is autonomic imbalance due to stress and overwork. Excessive stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, constricting blood vessels and tensing muscles, which hinders blood circulation around the ears and burdens the auditory nerves.

• Tinnitus: Hearing sounds like beeping or buzzing without external sources. Often related to autonomic imbalance or nerve strain.
• Ear Stones (BPPV): Dizziness caused by displaced crystals in the inner ear. Characterized by intense spinning sensations during specific head movements. While ear stones don't cause tinnitus directly, the resulting anxiety can worsen it.

At Dalimchae Clinic, we see tinnitus as a signal that the body's overall balance has collapsed. We use autonomic stabilization as the core principle. By calming the "overheated" nervous system and creating an environment where the brain can rest—a concept called Suseunghwagang—we reduce the sensitivity to these internal sounds.

Our Treatment Approach:

1. Precise Diagnosis: Measuring autonomic nervous system state via pulse wave analysis.
2. Custom Herbal Medicine: Restoring balance and recovering damaged auditory nerves.
3. Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture: Improving circulation and relaxing neck/shoulder muscles.
4. Lifestyle Coaching: Managing stress, sleep, and caffeine intake.

If you are experiencing persistent ringing, don't just endure it. Your body is sending a signal. Visit Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic in Incheon to find the root cause and reclaim your healthy daily life.

Medical Supervision | Auditor: Yang Yu-chan, KMD, Dalimchae Clinic Incheon.