What Causes Vertigo?

Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016

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Mon, 21 Nov 2016 Answered on

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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?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (16 minutes later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (1 hour later)

If I have some sinus irritation (not much congestion) could this affect my ear(s) and be a possible cause for the vertigo?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (5 hours later)

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng