Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Vertigo And Nausea
Question: I have been dealing with ears popping and finally I woke up with a serious case of vertigo and nausea. I through up 5 times after taking Sudafed, aspirin and multivitamin and eating 2 slices of bread. I can't even stand up...
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Vertigo is most usually due to conditions of the inner ear. The ear consists of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.
The inner ear plays a big role in balance and this is the reason that problems here can cause vertigo and nausea.
Vertigo is one of the worse sensations to have to deal with.
The most common inner ear conditions that can cause vertigo are----(1) BPPV ( benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)-- in this condition the vertigo occurs with certain positions of the head and lasts seconds to minutes
(2)Meniere's diesase- vertigo lasts for mins. Occurs with tinnitus (funny noises in the ear eg ringing, buzzing) and hearing loss
(3)vestibular neuronitis- lasts for hours at a time, most common of the three causes.
Sinus infection, because the ear and the sinuses are connected can also cause these symptoms.
Other causes would be ear infection or dysfunction of the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a tube that connects the ear to the back of the throat. It has different functions but if it is not working can cause full feeling and popping of the ear. Problems with the sinuses can affect the eustachian tube.
Treatment--(1)Try using dramamine or meclizine-- one of these would help both the vertigo and the nausea. May need to use for a few days
Drowsiness is a possible side effect.
(2) you can try to use the sudafed again to help decongest the sinuses
(3)rest if possible
(4)can try eating very small amounts (one slice or half of this) approximately half hour after using the dramamine/meclizine
If there is no improvement or worsening, then you may need to be assessed. If it is related to BPPV (one of the inner ear causes), then there is a particular maneuver called EPLEY maneuver, that helps
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Vertigo is most usually due to conditions of the inner ear. The ear consists of the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.
The inner ear plays a big role in balance and this is the reason that problems here can cause vertigo and nausea.
Vertigo is one of the worse sensations to have to deal with.
The most common inner ear conditions that can cause vertigo are----(1) BPPV ( benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)-- in this condition the vertigo occurs with certain positions of the head and lasts seconds to minutes
(2)Meniere's diesase- vertigo lasts for mins. Occurs with tinnitus (funny noises in the ear eg ringing, buzzing) and hearing loss
(3)vestibular neuronitis- lasts for hours at a time, most common of the three causes.
Sinus infection, because the ear and the sinuses are connected can also cause these symptoms.
Other causes would be ear infection or dysfunction of the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a tube that connects the ear to the back of the throat. It has different functions but if it is not working can cause full feeling and popping of the ear. Problems with the sinuses can affect the eustachian tube.
Treatment--(1)Try using dramamine or meclizine-- one of these would help both the vertigo and the nausea. May need to use for a few days
Drowsiness is a possible side effect.
(2) you can try to use the sudafed again to help decongest the sinuses
(3)rest if possible
(4)can try eating very small amounts (one slice or half of this) approximately half hour after using the dramamine/meclizine
If there is no improvement or worsening, then you may need to be assessed. If it is related to BPPV (one of the inner ear causes), then there is a particular maneuver called EPLEY maneuver, that helps
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
