Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. First get your ears examined to rule out any ear wax build-up or any infection. This and the condition of your ear drums will decide the next course of action.

2. Dizziness due to the ears is rotational spinning (true vertigo). Do you have a feeling of imbalance or vertigo?

3. The balance system of the ears is responsible for maintaining balance during fast movements. This matches your discomfort during fast movements of teh head or leaning back in a chair.

4. Get your hearing levels and middle ear pressures checked (if the ear drums are intact) checked.

5. If your ears are normal and there is only imbalance, the symptoms and itching may be due to gastritis and acidity (Referred sensations).

6. If your ear examination reveals an infection (probably fungal), clearing it will help decrease your symptoms. Balance tests may be required to determine the exact cause of your dizziness. These an only be done on direct examination.

I hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. There is a common nerve supply to a part of the ear and stomach. The Vagus (Tenth Cranial) Nerve is the longest Cranial Nerve in the body. The branch to the ear is known as Arnold's Nerve or Alderman's Nerve. Hence gastritis, acidity and GERD commonly causes itching in the ear.

2. Treating the GERD with anti-reflux medication and anti-allergic medication helps reduce the referred sensation.

I hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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