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Swelling In Ear After Treatment For Ear Infection With Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Imbalance, Toe Numbness. Related?

i have a sharp pain in and sround right ear and temple. went to walkin and was told ear infection . finished medication and pain persist. last night woke up in the middle of night with swollen red right ear . all this accompanied by dizziness/ light headee feeling off ballance. been about 3 months now and pain has not passed gotten worse. also strangest thing my right big toe is always numb. ??/ related?
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
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hello dwar
thanks for your query at HCM
dizziness , light headedmess , vertigo can be due to inner ear infection , such long period can be due to damage caused to inner ear after infection . get examined by ent specialist . there are several test to determine the inner ear adamge . take meedication accordingly regards
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Swelling In Ear After Treatment For Ear Infection With Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Imbalance, Toe Numbness. Related?

hello dwar thanks for your query at HCM dizziness , light headedmess , vertigo can be due to inner ear infection , such long period can be due to damage caused to inner ear after infection . get examined by ent specialist . there are several test to determine the inner ear adamge . take meedication accordingly regards