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EAR IMBALANCE
What exactly is EAR IMBALANCE? How or why does it happen? My wife had been complaining of giddiness a few days back. Do we consult a ENT surgeon?
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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Guwahati
A ent surgeon nearby will be able to help you.
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Dr. (Major) Vipin Kakar Retd
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
Ear serves two functions 1.Hearing thru Cochlea 2.Balance thru vestibule.
Regarding imbalance or vertigo your primary specialist will be ENT
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
A part of the inner ear called the labyrinth is responsible for balance.
When the labyrinth becomes inflamed, a condition called labyrinthitis occurs, causing vertigo and imbalance.
Certain ear diseases and infections can lead to labyrinthitis.
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