Can sinus problems affect your entire body...Mainly causing diziness??.
2006-07-18 16:38:56 · 16 answers · asked by tavia p 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yep, they sure can. The fact that your nerve for your ear controls your balance ( Vestibularcochlear) is the reason for that. If you have fluid in your ears as from a sinus infection, it can cause vertigo, dizziness, etc... until you remove that fluid. Antihistimines, decongestants, etc... can help with this problem.. ask your doctor what's right for you.
2006-07-18 16:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooooooh yes! It throws off your equal librium which makes you quite dizzy. If you are sure it is a sinus problem try taking two Benedryl's every 4 to 6 hours. It may make you sleepy. If it doesn't help at all within 3 to 4 days then you should go see your doctor. It could be an infection which would require an antibiotic. Take care and I sincerely hope you are feeling better soon!
2006-07-18 16:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have perfectly described a rather nasty sinus infection, with involvement of either one or both ears (eustachian tubes.) If I were you, I'd get to a doctor (pretty quickly.) I've had sinus infections before that made me so dizzy, I actually fell down. And, I had an ear infection within the past year that caused me to lose my hearing in one of my ears. Until you can get to a doctor, take 2 Benadryl (every 4 to 6 hours) and increase your fluid intake. This will get things draining, that need to be draining.
2016-03-16 01:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Meniere's Disease= hearing loss, increased pressure in the ears, ringing (tinnitus), and vertigo (dizziness, room spinning). Don't have the symptoms all the time, but they do get worse during allergy season, when i come in contact with something i am allergic to (perfume) and with sinus congestion. MD Rx'd me "Antivert" which is the same as over the counter dramamine or Bonine for motion sickness. If you don't have a sinus infection, you may want to try one of these to see if they help.
2006-07-18 18:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by louxloux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can affect your inner ear, which can throw off your equilibrium. I remember when I was about 12 I had a sinus infection, and I was lying on the couch, but it felt like I was riding a roller coaster. Yuck.
2006-07-18 16:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your sinus's and ear problems can affect your equilibrium and can make it cause you to get dizzy. Be careful if your taking anything, OTC's can also cause dizziness
2006-07-18 16:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sinus pressure can cause an imbalance, thus, causing dizziness!
2006-07-18 16:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Katz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about that, but my dizziness was due to low blood sugar.
For basic information on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), check out www.hufa.org. For basic information on hyperinsulinemia - a pre-cursor condition that may increase allergic sensitivities, check out www.mayoclinic.com and search for hyperinsulinemia.
2006-07-18 16:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2006-07-18 16:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by Annie's World 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. sinuses have a direct relation with your equilibrium. Your equilibrium is controlled in your inner ear, when your sinuses are backed up the excess pressure can cause your balance to be thrown off.
2006-07-18 16:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋