A Case Report of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss in a Child Improved by Complex Korean Medicine Treatment Including Acupotomy

Background: Tinnitus and hearing loss can severely impact children's development and social interactions.This case report examines the effects of Korean Medicine on a 13-year-old boy with left-sided tinnitus and hearing loss unresponsive to conventional treatments.Methods: The patient received acupotomy, acupuncture treatment, Samso-um herbal decoctions once a week over 10 weeks.Results: Significant improvement in numerical rating scale scores for aural fullness and tinnitus was observed, with almost symptom resolution by week 10.Conclusion: Traditional Korean Medicine, including acupotomy, acupuncture and herbal decoctions, may offer effective complementary treatment for pediatric tinnitus and hearing loss cases resistant to conventional methods.