Q What happens when I visit a Korean medicine clinic in Dong-gu, Incheon for tinnitus for the first time?
A On your first visit, we listen in detail and examine when and how the tinnitus started, the character of the sound, any hearing changes, and accompanying symptoms. Based on that, we design the diagnosis, herbal prescription, acupuncture treatment, and lifestyle management direction together.
Detailed Answer
At the first consultation, we ask in detail and examine when and how the tinnitus began, the pitch of the sound, whether it is in one or both ears, and whether it is accompanied by hearing loss, ear fullness, or dizziness. If you have any pure-tone audiometry results or ENT findings, we refer to them together. In cases of sudden unilateral tinnitus accompanied by hearing loss, we first guide you to an ENT emergency examination.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang's craniofacial clinic considers it important to accurately establish the diagnosis at the first consultation, because even with the same tinnitus, the background differs from person to person, such as Kidney-Deficiency type, Liver-Fire type, or Phlegm-Fire type. We design tailored treatment from the start by comprehensively considering the character of the tinnitus, its link to emotions, sleep, and condition, and the constitutional characteristics. We also discuss a realistic treatment schedule together so that even busy working people can attend.
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