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What Causes Loss Of Balance While Walking After Suffering From Sore Throat And Cough?
Ok so yesterday i was having basic cold symptoms like sore throat, cough, and runny nose. Today the majority of those symptoms died down a little, however, i developed something new. When i walk around it feels sort of like im drunk, its not exactly dizziness but the feeling that i am going to fall over as well as a lack of coordination. I was wondering what the cause of that might be.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you had sore throat cought along with running nose and other cold like symptoms which almost subside by now ,but you develop new symptoms like loss of balance while walking . Sometimes when the upper respiratory track infection left untreated or or occur again , infection spread from upper respiratory track to ear through eustachian tube and cause symptoms like loss of balance . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , CT scan or examine with otoscope to find out exact cause and rule out condition like inner ear infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for at least 10 days , along with anti inflammatory or decongestants . For now apply dry warm compresses to external ear and keep ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you had sore throat cought along with running nose and other cold like symptoms which almost subside by now ,but you develop new symptoms like loss of balance while walking . Sometimes when the upper respiratory track infection left untreated or or occur again , infection spread from upper respiratory track to ear through eustachian tube and cause symptoms like loss of balance . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , CT scan or examine with otoscope to find out exact cause and rule out condition like inner ear infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) for at least 10 days , along with anti inflammatory or decongestants . For now apply dry warm compresses to external ear and keep ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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