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Headache and vertigo
I had ear tenderness 15 days back first at right ear then left after 5 days it went then I had headache and facial pain yesterday 4.30 suddenly I had severe vertigo later vomiting I rushed to hospital I was not able to walk due to vertigo and for 2 mins I had loud noice in ear later doctor check bp sugar ecg and cbc everything normal now there is headache and slight imabalance they have given naxdom 500 and vertin 16 and gelosil for gas but headache is not reducing its still there very much eyes pain temple pain
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Hello..
If u did go to hospital emergency then they would have probably consulted ent duty doctor..if u didnt go to emergency then please inform me in detail which doctor u did consult..how about we talk in detail?
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Hello,
Since your headache is still severe and not improving and given the combination of vertigo , imbalance, eye pain, I would suggest strongly that you undergo further evaluation . Some possible causes can be vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, or migraine associated vertigo, but we need to rule out any other neurological causes .
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Please consult ENT specialist and also neurologist
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Continue medication for now
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Please consult an ENT Specialist for a physical examination and further management
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Your symptoms could be due to vestibular system or Ménière's disease.Consult a ENT specialist in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management.
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ear pain followed by vertigo, vomiting, ringing in the ear, and now persistent headache with eye/temple pain — this sounds like it could be related to an inner ear problem (like vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis) or sometimes migraine associated with vertigo.
The good news is that your BP, sugar, ECG, and blood tests are normal, so serious heart or acute stroke-related causes are less likely.
I would advice:
Vertin (betahistine) is commonly given for vertigo and imbalance.
Naxdom is a migraine pain reliever, but if your headache is still severe and constant, you should follow up again.
Eye pain and temple pain can sometimes point toward migraine or sinus-related issues.
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If the headache is severe, one-sided, with nausea, or not improving with medicines, see a neurologist or ENT specialist.
If vertigo or imbalance gets worse, or you develop double vision, weakness in limbs, slurred speech, or severe vomiting, go to the hospital immediately to rule out any neurological cause.
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In the meantime: rest in a quiet room, avoid sudden head movements, keep hydrated, and continue the medicines as prescribed.
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Probably a migraine or ear infection involving the inner ear or other infection. Tell me did you have any fever/ neck stiffnes? If so it can be meningitis / encephalitis( please note without out proper history and physical examination that cannot be confirmed)for which consult a specialist. Also if you feel a flashing of light in your eye with intolerance to high frequency sounds alongside your presentation,probably a severe case of migraine attack- avoid chocolate, try some coffee ( just a light tip not a medical one). If you are experiencing balance issues with headache and ear pain , an Ent specialist is the one who can help you, they might even suggest a CT in order to rule out any brain pathologies. Hope this helps
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An Ent consultation
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Please don’t just eyeball the tips here after careful consideration consult a specialist.
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Zerodol sp3 times a day after food for 3 days.
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your detailed symptoms. I understand that the severe vertigo, headache, facial pain, and ear tenderness youâve experienced are distressing.
Your symptoms suggest a possibility of vestibular or inner ear involvement, which could be causing vertigo and imbalance. The ear tenderness followed by vertigo and headache may indicate an inner ear infection or inflammation such as labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, but other neurological causes should also be considered.
Since your initial investigations like BP, sugar, ECG, and CBC are normal, further evaluation might be necessary, including:
A detailed neurological and ENT examination
Imaging studies like MRI of the brain and inner ear to rule out central causes
Vestibular function tests if available
In the meantime, itâs important to:
Continue prescribed medications and avoid sudden head movements to reduce vertigo
Stay hydrated and rest in a quiet, dimly lit environment
Monitor symptoms closely, especially if you develop worsening imbalance, persistent severe headache, hearing loss, weakness, or vision changes, seek emergency care immediately
If the headache and imbalance persist or worsen, I recommend you follow up promptly with a neurologist or ENT specialist for a comprehensive evaluation.
Feel free to reach out for further guidance or to discuss your test results.
Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Dr. Romain Rajan
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need further evaluation. Kindly consult for further management
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Dr. K N Prasad
General Physician
38 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult ENT once and if persist better to get CT scan of head .
Anyhow it will take a few days for symptoms to disappear.
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Dr. Abhishek Sawalagi Math
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
You have accute history of these symptoms,ear tenderness could be inner ear infection, sinusitis
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Continue given medications,if symptoms persist consult ENT specialist
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Avoid driving,have some one to accompany you while climbing stairs ,if you have vertigo or imbalance try to sit down on floor
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Dr. Srikanta Panigrahy
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Brahmapur
As your headache is not improving. Please go for further evaluation. As you taken Naxdom 500 , it normally works for headaches but as your symptoms not improving so you must rule out other causes of headaches so further evaluation needed.
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Consult ENT specialist
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Dr. Nalini Kumari
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Visit neurologist or ENT specialist
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Take medicines on time and follow instructions as advised on prescription for the patient
You will be fine soon
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Dr. Shirin Synthiya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Kanchipuram
Relax sleep..take medicine as advised.
If pain increase even after medicine..you need higher pain killer..if not reduced you need to know the clear cut diagnosis..whether if it's due to any earlier infection or due to migraine
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Consult ENT first..and tell your pain symptoms..u need better pain killer .if it doesn't works for pain.
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Check BP and Do a MRI BRAIN to rule out other causes, other than ear infection and migraine. Consult a doctor for further history.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dolonex dt helps
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Dr. Aleena Naqvi
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Aligarh
Your features are strongly suggestive of inner ear infection/inflammation. Can you address some questions:
1. Is there any fever?
2. Details of CBC ?
3.Is there any neck pain /stiffness/dizziness/loss of consciousness?
4. Are there any rashes on the body or around the ear?
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Connect with me along with all the investigations done already.
Health Tips
Consult an ENT surgeon in person if possible
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