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What Causes Vertigo?
Question: I have been experiencing vertigo for the past 4 days but have no other symptoms. Is this probably just a viral infection in my ear?
Brief Answer:
There can be many reasons for the vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There can be many reasons for the vertigo,the commonest being deranged blood sugars and abnormal blood pressure.
A viral infection will have fever or upper respiratory tract symptoms like a cold or cough. If these are absent then the vertigo is unlikely to be due to a viral infection.
Rarely low hemoglobin or abnormal heart rhythm may also cause dizziness.
The best thing would be to meet your ent doctor. He will do a thorough check up and guide you further
Take care
There can be many reasons for the vertigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There can be many reasons for the vertigo,the commonest being deranged blood sugars and abnormal blood pressure.
A viral infection will have fever or upper respiratory tract symptoms like a cold or cough. If these are absent then the vertigo is unlikely to be due to a viral infection.
Rarely low hemoglobin or abnormal heart rhythm may also cause dizziness.
The best thing would be to meet your ent doctor. He will do a thorough check up and guide you further
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
If I have some sinus irritation (not much congestion) could this affect my ear(s) and be a possible cause for the vertigo?
Brief Answer:
Yes it will effect your ears
Detailed Answer:
Hello
yes a sinus infection can definitely affect the ear but it will normally cause an ear block and decreased hearing.
It is extremely rare for it to cause vertigo.
Hope I have clarified your doubt
Take care
Yes it will effect your ears
Detailed Answer:
Hello
yes a sinus infection can definitely affect the ear but it will normally cause an ear block and decreased hearing.
It is extremely rare for it to cause vertigo.
Hope I have clarified your doubt
Take care
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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