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My 54 Year Old Husband, Whose Left Ear Has Been
Question: My 54 year old husband, whose left ear has been stopped up several days, had sudden onset of nausea, dizziness, diaphoresis and today vomiting. DM2 managed by diet-blood glucose this afternoon 163, BP 133/72, pulse 71
Denies chest pain or pressure. No heart problems.
BPPV? He's never had vertigo before this episode.
He is prone to sinus infections, but is not currently symptomatic except for ear being stopped up. Scheduled to see PCP tomorrow.
While having (assume normal) bowel movement, one episode of vomiting, extreme diaphoresis and dizziness. Vagal nerve stimulation?
Following bowel movement/vomiting, lying down on bed, still dizzy, mild nausea. Skin cool & dry, covered himself with quilt, sleeping, room is dark.
BPPV? He's never had vertigo before this episode.
He is prone to sinus infections, but is not currently symptomatic except for ear being stopped up. Scheduled to see PCP tomorrow.
While having (assume normal) bowel movement, one episode of vomiting, extreme diaphoresis and dizziness. Vagal nerve stimulation?
Following bowel movement/vomiting, lying down on bed, still dizzy, mild nausea. Skin cool & dry, covered himself with quilt, sleeping, room is dark.
Brief Answer:
I would explian as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I passed carefully through your husband's medical history and would explain that his current symptoms seems likely related to an inner ear inflammation/disorder (labyrinthitis, etc). especially if exacerbated by head movements.
Other issues such as migraines should be excluded as well.
Even Lexapro could lead to similar adverse effects (dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc.)
Coming to this point, I recommend discussing with his attending doctor on the possibility of performing an ENT consultation and if ear problems excluded to proceed with other alternatives.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions. feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explian as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
I passed carefully through your husband's medical history and would explain that his current symptoms seems likely related to an inner ear inflammation/disorder (labyrinthitis, etc). especially if exacerbated by head movements.
Other issues such as migraines should be excluded as well.
Even Lexapro could lead to similar adverse effects (dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc.)
Coming to this point, I recommend discussing with his attending doctor on the possibility of performing an ENT consultation and if ear problems excluded to proceed with other alternatives.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions. feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
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