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What Causes Tinnitus,neck Pain And Sweaty Hands After Drinking Alcohol?

Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2014

Question: For more two weeks now i have Tinnitus in my left ear, it's started after taking 150grams of hard liquor. I can't sleep. I feel neck pain, sweating hands and foots. Also I think my chick on the left side is a litle numnb. Hearing test was OK. Can you please advise?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a minor disease of cranial nerves.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms. The most likely cause of your symptoms could be mild damage of cranial nerves- vestibulo-cochlear and trigeminal nerves.

This could be related to alcohol or due to an unrelated cause such as a viral infection.

You should get better in 4-6 weeks.

Please continue with current vitamin supplements.

If you do not get better, an MRI scan of brain may be done.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

what need to be done to fix it

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
continue vitamin supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

The nerve recovery occurs on own, and taking vitamin supplements would make the healing faster.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Also becase of this i suffer anexyety espesialy during night time, i'm waking up, can i take some sleep pils to sleep better? Can i do exercise, like walking, swimimg, runnig?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take sleep pills.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You can take sleeping pills such as clonazepam that will help you in reducing anxiety also.

You can do exercises such as walking, running and swimming.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

Another question is why the tinnitus is stronger during the night and will it go away in 4 -6 weeks?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tinnitus is usually stronger at night.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Several neurological symptoms, such as tinnitus and nerve pain, are stronger at nights. This is related to release of chemicals from nerves, which are more at nights.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

and sometime i feel a litle diziness, is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Occasional dizziness may be normal and there is no need to worry about that.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (29 minutes later)

sorry another question: is it ok to have sex?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Sure.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You can definitely have sex.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

doctor you think tinnitus will go away?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

I think the tinnitus would go away over time.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Also can i do body and neck massage? And what other stuff would you recomend?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, massage can be done.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Yes, you can do body and neck massage.

In addition, vestibular adaptation/rehabilitation exercises would also help.Your doctor will know about this.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (21 hours later)

i also feel pain in the forhad when moving left eye, is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry about that.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

It is normal to have pain in the forehead when moving left eye. There is no need to worry about that.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (11 hours later)

Why some days i feel better and some days I feel worse, some days tinnitus is very strong?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurological symptoms may fluctuate.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

It is common for neurological symptoms to fluctuate (wax or wane) on a particular day or over a period of time. This is because it depends on several factors such as sleep, stress, temperature, food intake and so on.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

what diet should I follow to make itheal faster

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Well balanced diet.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You should take a well balanced diet with good amount of proteins, fresh vitamins and minerals. For this, fresh fruits and vegetables, dry fruits, milk and eggs would be helpful.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

any speacial sleeping position would you recomend?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No special sleeping position is needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

No special sleeping position is needed for you.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

What about salt? Should I fully exclude it or a little bit is ok? could you quantify it please for me? Is it ok to have 500 mg, 1000 mg, 2000 or none daily? And another question, doctor. What about MSG? Should I fully exclude it (like chinese sauses) or a little bit is ok? Thank you very much.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should reduce salt.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You should reduce salt to 4-6 grams per day.

Also, MSG should be avoided.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir XXXXXXX MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (22 minutes later)

Based on your expirince, you think I'll satrt feeling beeter after 4 weeks or it might take more time?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You will start feeling better in 4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

You will start feeling better in 4 weeks, however, good improvement may take 10-12 weeks.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

sorry doctor but i'm so tired of this, some tome even with sleapig pill i can get good sleep and i talked to Neurology doctor here in San Francisco and did not get any advice so i'm very depended on you advices. Wondering what is the best way to handle attacks when they come? Should i lay down or maybe walking will make me feel better? Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lying down would help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back. I do not mind you asking questions and it would make me feel good if my advice helps you.

When you get attacks, lying down for some time would make you feel better.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor! My leftear is very sensetive to the noices like whater running or working kettle, the tinnitus seems to be worse is it a normal reaction?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is normal reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Increased sensitiveness to sounds is a normal reaction.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

and what about coffein and alchohol?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Caffeine is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Caffeine (coffee) is safe, however, it is better to avoid alcohol.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (21 hours later)

Doctor, why from time to time my nose bleeds only from right side?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly a local problem in the nose.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Nose bleeding is most often due to local tissue injury in the nose. Avoid nose picking, and also get a nose examination done by ENT, if not done.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar