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What Causes Dizziness Followed By Loud Pop In Ear?
Yes. My mother was finishing her dinner and heard a loud pop in here ear. She then became very dizzy. we called 911 and she is on her way to the ER. She has, in the past, had Vertigo. I have heard that a loud popping in your ear could be the onset of a stroke. Your advice would be greatly appreciated Dr. Thank you, Tom
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as meniere's disease , which is a disorder of middle ear . In this disorder person suffer from spontaneous vertigo ,dizziness and hearing loss . This disorder is a chronic disease which can be minimize with lifestyle changes .
It good that your mother already called doctor . Doctor may order audiometery test , electronystagmography (for balance) , rotary chair test and posturography to find out exact cause and to rule out cause like stroke. Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drugs to help controlling vertigo and nausea .
He/she may also prescribe diuretics like frusamide to relive the extra fluid from inner ear , antibiotics if there is inner ear infection and recommend hearing aid . Sugical procedure like labyrithecotomy will also be options if other methods do not work.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as meniere's disease , which is a disorder of middle ear . In this disorder person suffer from spontaneous vertigo ,dizziness and hearing loss . This disorder is a chronic disease which can be minimize with lifestyle changes .
It good that your mother already called doctor . Doctor may order audiometery test , electronystagmography (for balance) , rotary chair test and posturography to find out exact cause and to rule out cause like stroke. Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drugs to help controlling vertigo and nausea .
He/she may also prescribe diuretics like frusamide to relive the extra fluid from inner ear , antibiotics if there is inner ear infection and recommend hearing aid . Sugical procedure like labyrithecotomy will also be options if other methods do not work.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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