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What Causes Swooshing Sound In The Ears, Persistent Balance Issues, Dizziness Spells And Past Symptoms Of Pseudotumor Cerebri?

Dear doctor is 72. I am having a swooshing sound in my ears and I have been stumbling for over a years. I am just off balanced most of the time. My BP is within normal limits so is my cholesterol. I also used to have puedo cerebral tumor symptoms for over 17 years and was on diamox. Finally I have the worst dizziness spells from time to time. I have an appt. to see an ent doctor in three weeks. Thank for your help and answer.
Tue, 3 Sep 2024
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Hello,

Your symptoms are indicative of developing vertigo associated with tinnitus. Get clinically examined by an ENT, to detect cause of tinnitus. Tinnitus commonly occurs due to exposure to loud sounds for a prolonged period of time. It can be caused due to partial of complete rupture of the ear drum, ear wax, ear infection, hearing loss, etc.

Your treating ENT will do required tests and investigations, audiometry tests etc., so that the pathology causing the symptoms is diagnosed & treated. In the meantime, since you are suffering from dizziness, avoid doing any heavy work, do not drive. Take Vertin -16, twice daily for 5 days, to get relief from dizziness. You will be treated for tinnitus and vertigo.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swooshing Sound In The Ears, Persistent Balance Issues, Dizziness Spells And Past Symptoms Of Pseudotumor Cerebri?

Hello, Your symptoms are indicative of developing vertigo associated with tinnitus. Get clinically examined by an ENT, to detect cause of tinnitus. Tinnitus commonly occurs due to exposure to loud sounds for a prolonged period of time. It can be caused due to partial of complete rupture of the ear drum, ear wax, ear infection, hearing loss, etc. Your treating ENT will do required tests and investigations, audiometry tests etc., so that the pathology causing the symptoms is diagnosed & treated. In the meantime, since you are suffering from dizziness, avoid doing any heavy work, do not drive. Take Vertin -16, twice daily for 5 days, to get relief from dizziness. You will be treated for tinnitus and vertigo. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician