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Dizziness, Lightheadedness. History Of Surgery. Popping Sound In Head. Related?

For the past six months I've been experiencing what seems like dizzy spells or bouts of lightheadedness. I had surgery three weeks ago on my tonsils, sinuses, deviated septum, etc. I thought the dizzy spells had gone away but they are slowly coming back. Something new has started to happen. For the past four nights I've woken up from a loud bang or popping sound, clearly in my head, as nothing was going on around me to cause the noise. I've read a little about exploding head syndrome and vertigo and I'm wondering if it is all truly related?
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

Considering the fact that this problem is new, appearing in from a distance with respect to the surgery, I am afraid they might not actually be related. This should certainly be a new problem, or under some rare circumstances, a complication of surgery or something. I strongly think due your delicate case, it is very wise to get an appropriate reevaluation in time and management. Dizziness and the symptoms described could certainly be due to a lesion within the inner ear canals. Drugs taken at times could be responsible.

I suggest you consult your ENT specialist,
Regards,
Bain LE, MD.
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Dizziness, Lightheadedness. History Of Surgery. Popping Sound In Head. Related?

Hi and thanks for the query, Considering the fact that this problem is new, appearing in from a distance with respect to the surgery, I am afraid they might not actually be related. This should certainly be a new problem, or under some rare circumstances, a complication of surgery or something. I strongly think due your delicate case, it is very wise to get an appropriate reevaluation in time and management. Dizziness and the symptoms described could certainly be due to a lesion within the inner ear canals. Drugs taken at times could be responsible. I suggest you consult your ENT specialist, Regards, Bain LE, MD.