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What Causes Sudden Vertigo Along With Ear Fullness?

Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017

Question: I feel a little pressure inside both of my ears and ive been getting dizzy every so often the past two days. I noticed that i also get dizzy when i tilt my head back. I was at the beach for three days and i got bit by a lot of mosquitos. Other than that i have not changed my daily routine. Also, today while driving i had the music loud and i got dizzy and had to pull my car over. What can it be?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage with vertigo

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
A sudden vertigo with ear fullness is usually due to eustachian tube blockage caused by nasal congestion or throat infection?
As you mentioned that you were at the beach, you might have caught infection.
Take tablet levocetrizine plus phenylepherine twice daily and tablet promethazine twice daily for a week.
tablet betahistine 16 mg twice daily.
Take steam inhalation.
Avoid driving and travel by air.
Please tell me do you have any nasal congestion or throat infection so that I can prescribe you accordingly.
All the medicines I have prescribed will be available at prescription only.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 hours later)

My throat is not hurting at all though so can it still be that? Will this go away on its own without medication?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage with vertigo

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
You should take the medicines as prescribed. You will be better soon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (39 hours later)

Hello,
I do not have access to prescription medicines. Is there anything else i can do or take that isnt prescription? Will it go away on its own? How long?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can try some home remedies like taking steam inhalation and chew a gum that will help to decongest the tube. Nasal drops and decongestants will help in a faster relief.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana