Multimodal Naturopathic Approach to Managing Musical Tinnitus: A Case Report

Abstract

Tinnitus, including the subtype musical tinnitus, can significantly impact quality of life. Musical tinnitus involves the perception of structured musical sounds without an external source and is often more distressing than typical tinnitus due to its intrusive nature. A 73-year-old female with a 12-year history of bilateral tinnitus presented with the recent onset of musical tinnitus in her left ear. The symptom was associated with significant emotional distress, insomnia, anxiety, and nausea. A multimodal treatment plan was implemented that included natural health products containing magnesium threonate, Ginkgo biloba, ginger, and other ingredients, in combination with acupuncture and homeopathy. After 6 weeks of treatment, the patient reported substantial improvement in musical tinnitus severity, sleep quality, anxiety, and nausea. This report documents a case of musical tinnitus where naturopathic medicine provided meaningful symptom relief. Further research is needed to explore the potential role of naturopathic medicine therapies in tinnitus management.