Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Original Research Article | OPEN ACCESS

Effect of mecobalamin combined with holographic copper acupuncture and scraping technique on tinnitus symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Zehua Tang, Ling Zhang

Department of Otolaryngology, The Hefei First People’s Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, China;

For correspondence:- Ling Zhang Email: sih135@163.com

Accepted: 7 April 2024 Published: 30 April 2024

Citation: Tang Z, Zhang L. Effect of mecobalamin combined with holographic copper acupuncture and scraping technique on tinnitus symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Trop J Pharm Res 2024; 23(4):761-768 doi: 10.4314/tjpr.v23i4.12

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Abstract

Purpose: To examine the effect of methylcobalamin combined with holistic copper acupuncture and scraping technique in ameliorating tinnitus symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Methods: 80 patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss from Department of Otolaryngology, The Hefei First People’s Hospital, Hefei, China were selected as subjects for this study. They were divided into control and study groups, respectively, with 40 patients in each group, based on the different treatment interventions received by the patients. Conventional interventions included the use of Ginkgo biloba extract, Tianmasu injection, dexamethasone pharmacological treatments. The control group received methylphenidate tablets in addition to the conventional treatment, while the study group received further intervention comprising the combination of holistic copper acupuncture and scraping technique on the ear, in addition to the treatment received by the control group. The evaluated outcomes included efficacy, auditory threshold levels, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score.

Results: The overall efficacy of the treatment in the control group was 77.5 %, whereas, it was significantly higher in the study group at 97.5 % (p < 0.05). Prior to treatment, there were no significant differences in pure tone audiometry thresholds between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, post-treatment, the study group exhibited significantly lower pure tone audiometry thresholds compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Before PSQI scores were similar for the two groups (p > 0.05). However, after treatment, the PSQI scores in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The combined application of methylcobalamin, holistic copper acupuncture, and scraping technique is effective for the treatment of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. This integrated treatment approach significantly alleviates tinnitus and improves sleep-related symptoms in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Furthermore, it promotes the recovery of pure tone audiometry thresholds and other related parameters.

Keywords: Methylcobalamin, Holistic copper acupuncture, Scraping, Gua sha, Ear, Sensorineural hearing loss, Tinnitus