Are Dizziness And A Feeling Of Vertigo Signs Of An Ear Infection?
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Detailed Answer:
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1. Get an ear examination and hearing tests done. This will include ear drum examination, a PTA (Pure Tone Audiogram) and an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram, if the ear drums are intact).
2. If the vertigo is short lasting and on change of position with respect to gravity, then it is likely to be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), which is the commonest cause of ear related vertigo. This is curable with exercises.
3. Other common causes include dizziness due to ageing (presbystasis), Meniere's Disease, side effects of hos medication and so on. A Neurotologist or an ENT specializing in vertigo will be able to examine, test and differentiate the causes. Some signs such as nystagmus (abnormal eye movements) require direct observation. Medication can also be prescribed to control the vertigo. It is good to hear that any cardiac causes have been ruled out and his blood pressure and sugar levels are normal.
4. Upload the test results here for discussing further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
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