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Dizziness with headache
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I have been feeling dizzy for 1 week. The dizziness is sudden like a jolt. It is accompanied by slight headache and ear pain. I took arzthromycin and it's 1 day. I am concerned about it. Please advise.
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complete ent examination and history taking to know cause of dizziness
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Physical examination you can take. T. Vertin 16mg 1-0-1 ×3days
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Does it aggravate when lie down or roll no bed or with other head positions?
Any ringing in ears or ear blockage?
Get examination done
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Tab vertin
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Azithromycin will not help in dizziness.
please get done physical examination to confirm the cause.
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
Sudden-onset dizziness, especially described as a “jolt,” accompanied by headache and ear pain, could be due to a few common ENT-related causes such as:
Viral or bacterial labyrinthitis/vestibular neuritis – an inner ear inflammation affecting balance.
Otitis media with labyrinthine irritation – a middle ear infection extending to inner structures.
Eustachian tube dysfunction – leading to pressure changes and dizziness.
Early signs of vestibular migraine – especially if there’s a history of headaches.
Since you’ve already started Azithromycin, which is an antibiotic, it’s important to complete the prescribed course. However, antibiotics are only helpful if there’s a confirmed or suspected bacterial infection. If the cause is viral or inflammatory, antibiotics may not provide relief.
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Get an ENT consultation – A clinical ear examination and possibly audiometry or vestibular tests may be required.
Avoid sudden movements or jerks – as they can aggravate dizziness.
Hydrate well and get adequate rest.
If dizziness worsens or is accompanied by vomiting, visual changes, or severe headache, consult immediately.
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