Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Pain In The Ear

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: I am scheduled to have a vng test and I am apprehensive about it. I have read on the net it causes really bad dizziness that may not go away for a long time. That the pain in the ear, when they blow the air in, really hurts. Because so many have said they have not recovered from
the dizziness from this test and the pain, I am thinking about not having it...help

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to apprehensive about it. Just follow the instruction carefully .

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

VNG testing is more accurate, consistent, and comfortable for the patient. By having the patient more comfortable and relaxed, consistent and accurate test results are more easily obtained .

Most patient recover from dizziness & pain in ear after air blow in ear within half hour .

No need to apprehensive about it. Just follow the instruction carefully .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (26 hours later)

people said that the caloric test was terrible and that they didnt recover for days, so I backed out. The test was described to me as very unpleasant. I might reschedule, not sure. I am not dizzy mine is more of an off balance so it might be allergies anyway. Should have had that checked first I guess. But the reviews I read on here about the test concerned me.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If it is more like imbalance then you can avoid VNG .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

If you are not having dizziness , it is more like imbalance then you can avoid VNG .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
get the complete ENT examination done & also rule out any neck problem .

In my opinion , you should start anti allergy medication if you are having nasal allergy .

Hope this information helpful to you .
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (17 hours later)

I will do what you said here. I do agree. I have sneezing and runny nose alot and brain fog during certain seasons. Thanks so much for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get ENT examination done & anti allergy medication started.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.

Get ENT examination done & anti allergy medication started.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (11 hours later)

what allergy medicine otc do you recommend?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tab Allegra

Detailed Answer:
OTC allergy medicine available in US , i will recommend is Tab Allegra .

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T