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Is Dizziness Related To Ear Problem?
Question: I am experiencing dizziness when bending down to pick up an item from floor or occasionally when turning over in bed. Is this an ear problem?
Brief Answer:
may be related to the inner ear
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is likely related to the inner ear, this is the most common cause of dizziness and vertigo ( feeling as though either the person or the room spinning/moving). The inner ear is involved in maintaining balance.
The inner ear conditions that cause this symptom are: (1) BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
(2)meniere's disease
(3)vestibular neuronitis
Based on the fact that you state that your symptoms occur with bending over or turning then it is likely BPPV. In this condition, the symptoms are brought on with certain positions and last a few seconds to minutes.
The treatment of this condition involves your doctor putting you through a maneuver called Epley's maneuver.
It helps to reset the problems in the inner ear that cause the symptoms.
Summary: yes may be related to the inner ear
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be related to the inner ear
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is likely related to the inner ear, this is the most common cause of dizziness and vertigo ( feeling as though either the person or the room spinning/moving). The inner ear is involved in maintaining balance.
The inner ear conditions that cause this symptom are: (1) BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
(2)meniere's disease
(3)vestibular neuronitis
Based on the fact that you state that your symptoms occur with bending over or turning then it is likely BPPV. In this condition, the symptoms are brought on with certain positions and last a few seconds to minutes.
The treatment of this condition involves your doctor putting you through a maneuver called Epley's maneuver.
It helps to reset the problems in the inner ear that cause the symptoms.
Summary: yes may be related to the inner ear
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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