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What Could Be Causing Dizzy Spells, Stomach Discomfort And Vomiting?
Question: Last evening I had another dizzy spell, my eyes crossed, I was very sick to my stomach and had some vomiting. I felt very ill and it felt like my whole body was spinning crazy out of control what may be causing this?
Brief Answer:
The cause lies in the inner ear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You have developed dizziness possibly due to a cause involving the inner ear. Sensorineural degenerative changes or even certain viral infections can give rise to such presentations as you have described and your doctor is correct in saying that it would possibly subside on its own. The organ of hearing lies in our inner ear (vestibulocochlear apparatus) and is also associated with the sense of balance. Vestibulocochlear stabilizing agents like cinnarizine or betahistine might be needed. Please discuss with your treating physician whether they would be right for you.
I need to ask you if you have caught a cold. There is a thin tube on each side connecting between the inner throat and the middle ear (Eustachian tubes). The purpose of these tubes is to equalize the air pressure inside the middle ear cavity. Mucus block of these tubes leads to pressure imbalance leading to indirectly affecting the vestibulocochlear apparatus. Steam inhalation should help as water in form of vapor will reach deep inside. It would help in diluting the mucus, thus providing relief.
If it does not subside in 2-4 weeks, an audiometry would need to be done to understand the exact nature of the problem.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
The cause lies in the inner ear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You have developed dizziness possibly due to a cause involving the inner ear. Sensorineural degenerative changes or even certain viral infections can give rise to such presentations as you have described and your doctor is correct in saying that it would possibly subside on its own. The organ of hearing lies in our inner ear (vestibulocochlear apparatus) and is also associated with the sense of balance. Vestibulocochlear stabilizing agents like cinnarizine or betahistine might be needed. Please discuss with your treating physician whether they would be right for you.
I need to ask you if you have caught a cold. There is a thin tube on each side connecting between the inner throat and the middle ear (Eustachian tubes). The purpose of these tubes is to equalize the air pressure inside the middle ear cavity. Mucus block of these tubes leads to pressure imbalance leading to indirectly affecting the vestibulocochlear apparatus. Steam inhalation should help as water in form of vapor will reach deep inside. It would help in diluting the mucus, thus providing relief.
If it does not subside in 2-4 weeks, an audiometry would need to be done to understand the exact nature of the problem.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
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