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What Causes Persistent Ringing In Ears Along With Vertigo?
Hi I am suffering from vertigo, from an ear problem. I experience ringing, swishing n my ear. I was treated with antibiotics cephalexin 2000 mg a day & was good for a year. I experience this problem agàin & was treated with the same antibiotic but did get that much better. I also experience vertigo, should I go back to the MD & request a stronger antibiotic? Or go c an ear specialist? I don't have health insurance.
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering for vertigo and persistent ringing . Well there can be many reasons for vertigo and persistent ringing like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, inflammation within the inner ear sometimes due to infection, head injury , certain medications and due to cervical spondylosis, meniere's disease , acoustic neuroma , sinusitis ,multiple sclerosis and migraines . But in your case the problem seems to be related with ear . So i would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI , blood test , audiometery test, rotatory chair test , hearing test , examination with otoscope and ECG to confirm the diagnosis.Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , sedatives , stronger antibiotics , supplement like ginkgo biloba and recommend balance therapy , vestibular therapy or physiotherapy . For now do not bend forward and drink green tea with ginger thrice a day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are suffering for vertigo and persistent ringing . Well there can be many reasons for vertigo and persistent ringing like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, inflammation within the inner ear sometimes due to infection, head injury , certain medications and due to cervical spondylosis, meniere's disease , acoustic neuroma , sinusitis ,multiple sclerosis and migraines . But in your case the problem seems to be related with ear . So i would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI , blood test , audiometery test, rotatory chair test , hearing test , examination with otoscope and ECG to confirm the diagnosis.Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , sedatives , stronger antibiotics , supplement like ginkgo biloba and recommend balance therapy , vestibular therapy or physiotherapy . For now do not bend forward and drink green tea with ginger thrice a day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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