Additional comments on foot reflexology treatment for sensorineural hearing loss in infant

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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2024; 12(30): 6407-6409
Published online Oct 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i30.6407

Additional comments on foot reflexology treatment for sensorineural hearing loss in infant

Yi Zhang, Hang Pei, Bang-Jian He

Yi Zhang, Hang Pei, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang Province, China

Bang-Jian He, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China

Co-first authors: Yi Zhang and Hang Pei.

Author contributions: Zhang Y and Pei H wrote the article; He BJ provided guidance and revision.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Corresponding author: Bang-Jian He, Doctor, Academic Editor, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, No. 54 Youdian Road, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China. hebangjian@163.com

Received: March 7, 2024
Revised: August 15, 2024
Accepted: August 27, 2024
Published online: October 26, 2024
Processing time: 180 Days and 21.7 Hours

Abstract

Currently, treatment options for infant sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) are limited. This article describes a novel case of SNHL in an infant successfully treated with foot reflexology, along with observed brain activity changes before and after treatment, as indicated by functional magnetic resonance imaging. Hence, this commentary discusses the case and our viewpoints regarding foot reflexology for treating SNHL.

Keywords: Foot reflexology treatment; Sensorineural hearing loss; Infant; Comment

Core Tip: Currently, treatment options for infant sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) are limited. In this study, Dong et al. used foot reflexology to restore hearing in a child with SNHL while observing brain structure changes before and after treatment. We discuss the viewpoints presented in the article and summarize the mechanisms of action.