What Do Recurrent Episodes Of Fainting And Pressure Sensation Behind The Ears Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 15 Oct 2016

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Question : I have been fainting 4+ times daily since thursday , my memory had got bad i have pain and pressure behind my R ear , i also have a loud hissing noise 8/10 in both ears

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please go in to be seen promptly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

I am very concerned that you are fainting 4 or more times per day along with other neurological and head symptoms. I strongly advise that you go in to the ER where they can do a neurological exam and head CT or MRI in a prompt manner. If you go to a university hospital, they may be able to have a neurology resident consult with you then too.

Your fainting could be due to a number of neurological problems. This is not normal and needs urgent attention.

Please let me know how you are doing after you have gone in for evaluation.

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