Symptoms
The intensity of symptoms can vary from one person to another. Symptoms usually come on suddenly. They typically involve only one ear, but may involve both.
Symptoms may include:
-
Episodes of
vertigo
(spinning sensation), often accompanied by:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sweating
- Paleness of the skin
- Weakness or falling
- In some cases, headache or diarrhea
- Hearing loss may worsen during attacks of vertigo
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear
- Poor sense of balance
- A tendency for symptoms to worsen with movement
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. This will include an examination of your ears and a neurologic exam to evaluate for possible nerve damage.
Tests may include:
- Blood tests—to check for an underlying cause
- Hearing test —this is also called an audiometry
- Electronystagmogram—a type of eye movement test
- Auditory brainstem response—measures electrical activity in the hearing nerve and brain stem
- Electrocochleogram—measures electrical response of the inner ear to sound
- MRI scan —a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the ear
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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