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Have Static In Left Ear And Feel Lightheaded. Suggested Fluid Present In Ear. Was Takign Meclizine, Got Over. Should I Refill?
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Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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Question : I have static in left ear and lightheadedness. Dr. tells me there is a small amount of fluid in that ear. The problem started last summer and symptoms come and go since then. I'm having the symptoms right now. I have taken Meclizine for the last couple of weeks but have run out of this medicine. Should I get refill?
Brief Answer:
refill and also use a nasal spray
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Fluid in the ear can result in dizziness, abnormal sounds in the ear such as the static you are describing and hearing loss in some persons.
It usually follows a previous ear infection.
Treatment is normally medical or surgical.
Medical treatment would include medications such as the one you were using and assessment of hearing a few months after the onset of symptoms.
In addition topical nasal steroids have been shown to speed up clearance and prevent recurrence.
This would include medications such as flonase, nasonex, avamys, rhinocort.
There are different surgical treatments. The initial procedure normally involves the insertion of a tube (called a grommet) into the ear drum to encourage drainage of the middle ear.
There are other procedures that can be done if this is not effective.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
refill and also use a nasal spray
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Fluid in the ear can result in dizziness, abnormal sounds in the ear such as the static you are describing and hearing loss in some persons.
It usually follows a previous ear infection.
Treatment is normally medical or surgical.
Medical treatment would include medications such as the one you were using and assessment of hearing a few months after the onset of symptoms.
In addition topical nasal steroids have been shown to speed up clearance and prevent recurrence.
This would include medications such as flonase, nasonex, avamys, rhinocort.
There are different surgical treatments. The initial procedure normally involves the insertion of a tube (called a grommet) into the ear drum to encourage drainage of the middle ear.
There are other procedures that can be done if this is not effective.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The symptoms get worse with certain loud noises such as water running.
Brief Answer:
This can occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
HI
The static sound in the air (tinnitus) is often affect by loud noises.
It is thought to be due to the brain's neural circuits trying to adapt to the sensory stimulation.
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
This can occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
HI
The static sound in the air (tinnitus) is often affect by loud noises.
It is thought to be due to the brain's neural circuits trying to adapt to the sensory stimulation.
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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