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What Causes Experiencing Weird Noises At The Base Of Skull?
Hi, I ve been experiencing a fizzing noise at the base of my skull, I usually hear/feel this sensation when I wake up in the morning. I also experience feeling drunk, even though I have consumed no alcohol, and I hear the fizzing noise when this feeling occurs.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hi,
There can be many causes of abnormal noises, and dizziness. One of the most common causes is diseases associated with ear like labyrinthitis (infection of the ear), vestibular neuritis (inflammation of the nerves), or BPPV (benign positional vertigo) or related to some pressure changes in the ear. It can also be related to diseases of the brain (infection or swelling) or heart disorders (arrhythmia- rhythm disturbances).
Even sometimes cervical disc disease (neck posture-related issues) can give you such symptoms.Besides this, there are simpler causes like anemia (low hemoglobin), hypoglycemia (low sugar), prolonged fasting, low blood pressure, stress, anxiety, or lack of proper sleep. Hence, I feel, first of all, focus on lifestyle modifications. Have a well-balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and less tea and coffee.
Maintain proper posture especially while working and sleeping and take good sleep for 7-8 hours.If still the symptoms persist then do go for some investigations like- complete blood count, sugar levels, electrolytes, ECG, X-ray cervical spine and MRI brain. Also, get a complete check up with your ENT doctor. This will help us to make a proper diagnosis and adequate treatment can be planned.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Milinda Gupta, Internal Medicine Specialist
There can be many causes of abnormal noises, and dizziness. One of the most common causes is diseases associated with ear like labyrinthitis (infection of the ear), vestibular neuritis (inflammation of the nerves), or BPPV (benign positional vertigo) or related to some pressure changes in the ear. It can also be related to diseases of the brain (infection or swelling) or heart disorders (arrhythmia- rhythm disturbances).
Even sometimes cervical disc disease (neck posture-related issues) can give you such symptoms.Besides this, there are simpler causes like anemia (low hemoglobin), hypoglycemia (low sugar), prolonged fasting, low blood pressure, stress, anxiety, or lack of proper sleep. Hence, I feel, first of all, focus on lifestyle modifications. Have a well-balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and less tea and coffee.
Maintain proper posture especially while working and sleeping and take good sleep for 7-8 hours.If still the symptoms persist then do go for some investigations like- complete blood count, sugar levels, electrolytes, ECG, X-ray cervical spine and MRI brain. Also, get a complete check up with your ENT doctor. This will help us to make a proper diagnosis and adequate treatment can be planned.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Milinda Gupta, Internal Medicine Specialist
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