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Can Fluid In Ear Cause Terrible Dizziness?

I woke up two days ago with terrible dizziness that made it very hard for me to walk. It caused me to throw up several times. I did go to the doctor (who was not in) and went to nurse practitioner. She said my ear did look like there might be fluid in it. I was also given blood tests. Still awaiting that outcome. In the mean timeI am home and on antibiotics but the dizziness, though less, has not gone away. I am having some sinus issues and have made an appointment with ear, nose, and throat. I am worried what this is...
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query such as terrible dizziness which can occur due to various reasons like alteration in blood pressure in vessels near ear , stress and anxiety , inner ear infection and fluid accumulation in ear. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test liek CT scan , hearing test , blood test , rotatory chair test and positional test. If there is infection of middle ear or sinusitis then doctor may prescribe antibiotics. For now avoid loud sound , exercise for half an hour daily (light walk) , reduce intake of tea and coffee and try to keep stress level low.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Fluid In Ear Cause Terrible Dizziness?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query such as terrible dizziness which can occur due to various reasons like alteration in blood pressure in vessels near ear , stress and anxiety , inner ear infection and fluid accumulation in ear. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test liek CT scan , hearing test , blood test , rotatory chair test and positional test. If there is infection of middle ear or sinusitis then doctor may prescribe antibiotics. For now avoid loud sound , exercise for half an hour daily (light walk) , reduce intake of tea and coffee and try to keep stress level low. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari