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What Causes Constant Popping Sound In Ear And Dizziness?
Question: I have been experiencing constant pop sounds in my left ear. I have been getting off balance/dizzy feelings almost everyday, usually worse later in day/evening, been going on for a couple months now, dizziness started after a head cold 3 months ago, before that my ear always itched inside, what is this?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be because of eustachian tube dysfunction
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be suffering from Eustachian tube dysfunction and that popping sensation is because of opening and closing of tube.
A history of preceding cold makes one more prone to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Dizziness can be because of toxins released because of inflammation of middle ear mucosa which can enter into inner ear. Alternately, even blockade of Eustachian tube can also lead to dizziness.
Please use a mucolytic with nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation.
In case the problem persists, please consult an ENT.
Feel free to ask another query.
Regards
Likely to be because of eustachian tube dysfunction
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
You seem to be suffering from Eustachian tube dysfunction and that popping sensation is because of opening and closing of tube.
A history of preceding cold makes one more prone to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Dizziness can be because of toxins released because of inflammation of middle ear mucosa which can enter into inner ear. Alternately, even blockade of Eustachian tube can also lead to dizziness.
Please use a mucolytic with nasal decongestant drops and steam inhalation.
In case the problem persists, please consult an ENT.
Feel free to ask another query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
How long should i try this treatment before the dizziness and popping should go away? Should I try this before seeing an ent or should this work? Is it common for this to last for several months like it has?
Thank you
Thank you
Brief Answer:
descriptive
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
Eustachian tube dysfunction can remain persistent for prolonged period and this treatment for few weeks should help in a lasting resolution.
The toxin release by inflamed middle ear mucosa resulting in dizziness is usually a short term phenomenon and the period you are telling is a bit longer.
You can try this as these medicines are usually available over the counter.
In case you don't get relief in few weeks or the problem is severe, you can see an ENT.
Feel free to ask another query.
Regards
descriptive
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
Eustachian tube dysfunction can remain persistent for prolonged period and this treatment for few weeks should help in a lasting resolution.
The toxin release by inflamed middle ear mucosa resulting in dizziness is usually a short term phenomenon and the period you are telling is a bit longer.
You can try this as these medicines are usually available over the counter.
In case you don't get relief in few weeks or the problem is severe, you can see an ENT.
Feel free to ask another query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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