i keep getting a sudden feeling like im falling when im standing up straight and occasionally when im walking, i suddenly feel all spinny and drunk...i think it might be an inner ear infection? also, my hearing hasnt been too gr8 recently(i notice myself saying,'what?' quite a lot) ...
2007-12-20 11:30:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
What you are refering to having trouble with is called the vestibular system. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and basically tells your brain which way is up and down. Also, yes, the problem could be a result of a current or previous inner ear infection. Also some infections in other parts of your body have been know to attack the inner ear. I recommend you go to your doctor right away to get this checked out. Also be prepared for your doctor to refer you to a specialist as this is something that most doctors do not deal with too often. Good Luck!
2007-12-20 13:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by "McRib" NREMT-P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would probably help to know how old you are and what medications you're taking. (some medications can cause your symptoms)
● Infection of the INNER ear (labyrinthitis) is usually due to a virus and may accompany illnesses such as influenza, measles and mumps. Symptoms include severe dizziness (vertigo), nausea, vomiting, noises in the ear (tinnitus) and loss of hearing. It is usually diagnosed on the basis of the symptoms and examination. The viral infection usually improves on its own, but anti-nausea tablets or injections are essential to control the unpleasant symptoms. Recurrent symptoms can be a sign of Meniere's disease, a disorder affecting the inner ear, whose symptoms can include vertigo, tinnitus and reduced hearing. It occurs when excess fluid builds up in the balance organ of the inner ear (membranous labyrinth) and is most common in people over the age of 50 years. If symptoms are prolonged or recurrent, it is important to ask for referral to a specialist
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/experts/askdoctor/qas/0,,181033_616665,00.html
● It is also possible that you have a MIDDLE ear infection, this happens usually after a cold. The fluid builds up in the middle ear and the eustachian tubes get swollen and can't drain the fluid properly. This can also cause you to feel off balance and dizzy. This middle ear infection can also cause hearing loss due to the fact that all the fluid is blocking your ear drum.
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2007-12-20 11:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by nochocolate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called vertigo. I've grown up on the ocean and have had several ear infections in my life. The normal swimmers ear infection is in the canal of you ear and usually just hurts a little but when you start feeling like the change is going to fall out of your pockets that's the real deal. Get to the doctor. Antibiotics are the only thing that will work
Middle ear infections like you are describing can get bad fast so don't waste anytime to to your doctor.
Check on webmd using their symptom finder for more info
2007-12-20 16:06:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The off balance thing is due to your eustachian tube located in the middle ear. You could have an infection going on that would cause you to feel that way. For the loss of hearing, could also be the infection or an ear blockage of earwax. You should go get it checked out and fixed.
2007-12-20 11:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this happens when there is a fluid imbalance in the inner ear. Most of the time this is a passing thing and you get over it, but if it goes on for too long, you need to see your doctor (especially if you have more extreme vertigo.)
2007-12-20 11:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It do not think it's an inner ear infection, bc I've had one of those before, and it just hurt like the dickens, that's all. You could just be sleep-deprived, or something.
BUT, if it gets worse, see a doctor. Better late than never.
2007-12-20 11:33:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're congested.
Get some decongestant like generic pseudonephrine (Sudafed). This will clear your congestion that is causing your inner ear to swell. The swelling causes the fluid in your inner ear to mess up your equilibrium.
Make sure you drink plenty of water. The decongestant will dehydrate you.
2007-12-20 11:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by BPTDVG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole nasal passage connected to your ears, so you just might have an infection that started with a germ you breathed.
2007-12-20 11:34:59 · answer #8 · answered by stale mate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definetly go and see a ear nose and throat doctor. You don't want to mess with that stuff. I hope you feel better!
2007-12-20 11:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by curly_1122 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would see a doctor ASAP because your hearing is very sensitive and if it's going bad now you want to fix it or see what you can to do change that!!
2007-12-20 11:33:37 · answer #10 · answered by brneyedgrrl80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋