Key points for diagnosis:
1. Hyperactivity of the Liver
Otosclerosis is often attributed to Liver-Fire rising upward due to emotional issues such as anger or frustration; this results in Internal Wind which is often part of conditions with dizziness.

2. Kidney-Liver Imbalances Tinnitus
Chronic Liver Qi Stagnation, often due to Yin Deficiency or Liver Blood Deficiency, may result in otosclerosis with both Liver Excess and Kidney Deficient qualities.

3. Liver-Spleen Imbalance
Long standing spleen Qi deficiency which is not properly addressed may result in internal dampness, which combined with liver Qi stagnation, can result in otosclerosis due to Phlegm-Fire rising upward. This type of otosclerosis would be marked with Liver indications possibly along with a heavy head, dizziness or vertigo.

In TCM, a disease or a symptom might be caused by one pathogenic factor, even two or three pathogenic factors. When diagnosing a disease or a symptom, TCM doctors must follow the principle of "Syndrome Dfferentiation", and then "Suit the Remedy to the Case". In order to gain a more definite and valuable diagnosis, it's important and necessary for the doctor to learn the detailed health information of the patient, including his/her disease duration, age, sex, height, weight, family history, urine, stool, diet, sleep, sweat, energy, mood (emotion), as well as the tongue conditions and the palm conditions, etc. If you would want our expert to create a TCM diagnosis, you're welcome to contact us.