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What Causes Body Shivering, Fluid Behind An Ear And Vertigo?
I feel twitching in my legs. Then it progresses to my upper body and jaw. I start to shiver like I am cold teeth chatter etc. Doctors think it may have something to do with my 8th cranial nerve. I have issues that have been confirmed with my left ear. On a month of antibiotics to clear up chronic sinusitis. Fluid behind ear. Also had vertigo when some of these occur. If I am up and moving not trying to relax I feel better. The sensation usually is over in about 15 minutes. I do not lose concousness. I feel I may be having panic attacks do to major stress. Is that a fair assessment ? Sandy
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from body shivering, fluid behind an ear and vertigo . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like low blood sugar or iron level , due to certain medicines , benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) , ear infection , meniere's disease . It could also be possible that the viral infection from upper respiratory track has spread to ear and causing such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , blood test , throat swab test , viral culture test , MRI and examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , antiviral , anti inflammatory and recommend vestibular therapy . For now take proper rest , avoid bending forward , take paracetamol and drink green tea thrice a day as it is very effective in this case . Also keep your ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering from body shivering, fluid behind an ear and vertigo . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like low blood sugar or iron level , due to certain medicines , benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) , ear infection , meniere's disease . It could also be possible that the viral infection from upper respiratory track has spread to ear and causing such symptoms . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , blood test , throat swab test , viral culture test , MRI and examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , antiviral , anti inflammatory and recommend vestibular therapy . For now take proper rest , avoid bending forward , take paracetamol and drink green tea thrice a day as it is very effective in this case . Also keep your ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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