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What Causes Vomiting In A Epileptic Person While Cleaning Ears?

My husband was hit with a brick on the left side of his head. He now has a plate on the left side of his skull, he is epileptic, has PTSD, and these are just a few of the side effects. One strange one is, when cleaning his ears he will vomit. Is there anything we should be worried about? I have asked multiple neurologist and they kind of blow it off due to the other issues he has going on.
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.


ear and stomach shared by same nerve supply ( vagus nerve). cleaning or piercing a ear can cause cough or vomiting in sensitive persons.


Do not worry, it is common, anatomically it's all related.

all the best, take care.
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What Causes Vomiting In A Epileptic Person While Cleaning Ears?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. ear and stomach shared by same nerve supply ( vagus nerve). cleaning or piercing a ear can cause cough or vomiting in sensitive persons. Do not worry, it is common, anatomically it s all related. all the best, take care.