concussion of inner ear

I will start from the accident. I was rear ended by a tractor trailer. I suffered whiplash, torn rotator cuff. It had to be operated on. I had a concussion. I suffered 2 protruding discs in my neck, and two herniated discs in m y lower back. This was 3.5 years ago. I still suffer being dizzy, I fall down frequently losing my balance. I do walk with a cane. I have 4 of the best doctors in the country treating me at UPMC Pittsburgh.

Back in March, I was treated for a sinus infection, but had 'fullness' in my left ear. I had my ear syringed in case of earwax buildup, but it didn't help. Started feeling mildly nauseated and off-balance, light-headed, and foggy in April. Tinnitus at bedtime, when everything was quiet. I also felt my left ear 'draining' at times, like there was water in my ear, but there was no fluid in my ear. Exercise, even taking a walk, made me feel sick.

Loss of consciousness isn’t required for a diagnosis of concussion or post concussion syndrome. Post concussion syndrome occurs within first 7 to 10 days and until 3 months. Symptoms are variable including dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration and memory, light and noise sensitivity, headache varying from a tension type to cluster headaches. You need to consult a neurologist immediately.

You can consult a Neuro-Otologist and Neurologist and see if you have any inner ear issues. Reason for dizziness can be very many. Get an MRI done to be safe.

I play softball in college and about 3 weeks ago i was hit in the head with a bat right above my left ear. My coach gave me a concussion test and my head was hurting pretty bad throughout the day. The next day it wasnt bothering me too bad so I didnt go to the doctor to see if i did have a concussion. Well ever since that weekend, i have pressure headaches on the right side of my head.

I'm happy to try and be of help, jangosaroj. "To my greater surprise, performing the same exercise once again, made me feel better." Maybe something in the neck moves out of place, then back into place again. Moving back and forth like that can explain how the symptoms come and go. You might end up visiting a chiropractor. Be aware that there are "red flag" problems where it is very dangerous for them to work on the neck.

He has ordered a MRV/MRA. He said it most probably is from my head trauma/inner ear concussion but i may be starting to develop meniere's type changes in my ear. I hope it's just the concussion. I really hope it just takes time and I get back to normal. You never know how good you had it until you can't do all the things you took for granted. If I do get back to normal I don't think I'll ever take them for granted again.

I thought I would throw my situation out there to get some comments from those on this forum. I had a whiplash concussion/lower back trauma in an accident 11 years ago. I had 7 months of headaches/brain fog/fatigue before things returned to normal. My issue is this.....I have had 5 instances since then where I have come down with a fever, like the flu was coming on. Each time I revert back to the same symptoms described above.

I got dizzy and my neck hurt a little now but nothing serious, and I suspect the dizziness might come from my obsessive worrying of concussions and maybe due to the inner middle ear getting shaken around or something? This just really bothers me, can the brain really crash into the skull by a simple movement from the body a.ka. the neck? I heard that rotational concussions are the worst :( Thanks in advance!

This could possibly be a factor. Have his ears checked. He could be suffering from fluid in his ears, which could cause many symptoms. Did anything happen during his trip? Did something set him off? Will he answer you honestly? I have ADD, have had several concussions over the years, and also suffer with Meniere's Disease ( inner ear thing )...I get the worst "jet lag" in the world when I even go over the mountains in a car. Any change in altitude sets me off...

I have heard of people having problems after a concussion, so I definately would get yourself checked out, you could have damage to your head. I would also get your stomach checked, I have GERD (acid reflux disease) and it makes me feel constantly nauseaous and that 'hungry' feeling your tlking about, as well as my stomach aches pretty much 24/7, food usually hurts it more. Are you having any other symptoms or are you on any medications?

It is important to be evaluated by an ENT to exclude inner ear damage as a result of the trauma; tests can be done to ensure that the nerve at the base of the skull goes to the ear is not dysfunctional, as this can lead to vertigo (room-spinning). For post-concussion fatigue, there are a few treatment options including stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and others depending on the associated symptoms.

Other than a 21% weakness in my left ear (supposedly a low number), all tests were fine. No sign of a Labyrinthitis so my ENT took me off the Topamax and put me on Elavil and a diuretic. He thought I might have Meniere's and that it wasn't presenting as typical Meniere's. After over 5 weeks of taking the prescribed meds, I began to feel worse. My ENT brought me back in and was clearly baffled. By this time, I am walking with a cane and not driving. I asked the ENT if I was crazy.

It may involve more than just your inner ear. I hope for your sake, your injury does not cause you any degree of disability or to require extended hospital care. Having said this, deep inside, I feel you won't do anything as you posted, despite the seriousness of your situation and you're hoping that it is a self- limiting injury and everything will return to normal soon! IDK.

Also, BPPV often accompanies another inner-ear disorder. I would be very suspicious that you have some other inner-ear disease going on. The BEST doctors to figure this out are neuro-otologists, also spelled neurotologist. These are ENT doctors with years of extra training in the inner ear (dizziness, hearing loss, etc.) Ask your ENT if they've had a fellowship or certificate in neuro-otology. If not, look for a doctor who has.

I was in a car accident 7 months ago, and it was pretty bad. I ran my car head on into a tree and I got pretty banged up. I went to the doctors the following day, and sure enough, I had a pretty severe concussion. I've had concussions before, the worst caused me to miss 4 months of schooling, that was roughly 5 years ago. Now, I get nauseous at random times. Most of the time when I ride in a vehicle or drive anywhere (not all of the time though), and when I lay down to go to bed.

The first day when i had Injury went to urgent care. they did concussion test( eye moving, ear, eye moving and dental) . in ER also they did same thing.

Similar to pin pricks. With the release of pressure in my ear, I feel as if fluid was pouring out of it and then a coolness or wet feeling takes place on the left side of my face. I eventually got my bearings and headed home on the Subway. There will even be a tenderness of the superficial temporal artery. Now the only thing I noticed is that leading up to this day, I have had this light dry cough which is persistent.

It can, but it is not the main cause. Most of the causes are related to inner ear problems, or the cerebellum.

the first day after a few hours of sleep i woke up with a plugged left ear feeling and a slight numbness on the left side of my face and the inability to focus i was dazed, on day 2 the inability to focus remains and i noticed that while walking and looking around my eyes un-focus and i get dizzy and nauseous for a few seconds and then i go back to normal all while still being kind of dazed and unfocused. is that normal? are those symptoms of concussion? will they go away alone with time?

After concussion or impact such kind of symptoms like loss of smell or taste and other symptoms may be common due to extent of damaged part of brain and may remain symptomatic or progress in future. Although any sure success cure can not be assured in such cases, but symptomatic relief or it may decrease with period of time, physiotherapy, avoiding any triggering factors and life style modification help you in certain extent.

The most common problem is a long-term infection of the inner ear or sinus area, which may be viral or bacterial. There are other possibilities involving loss of communication of the sensory fibres with the brain, but your problem is intermittant, more suggestive of infection.

As for the light headedness that you have been feeling, I think it may be related to a inner ear problem similar to benign positional vertigo. Usually light headedness starts after trivial trauma and is felt when the head is turned in different directions. This is a temporary problem and can be controlled with vestibular sedative medicines and labyrinthine exercises. I would recommend that you see an ENT consultant for further evaluation and get started on the medications and exercises.

well from the accident I also have optic nerve damage in my left eye and hearing loss in my left ear, inner ear damage on both sides amongst other things. Now after every test you can imagine and numerous MRI'S the Dr thinks I have MS. I am going for a lumbar puncture on Wed to know 100% but at this point the Dr is at least 95% SURE. Can this all have been caused by the accident and head trauma? I have never had any problems before nothing started until the accident.

Can someone please tell me what works for inner ear infection on a Sunday. I have had this once before, but NEVER had it this bad, the nausea and dizziness are never ending. Okay, it has only been 4 hours, just feels like more. Can't remember what the doc gave me when I had it a couple years ago. Does a decongestant work?

As for some of the questions, my prescriptions have not changed for years. I stopped taking Topamax nearly a year and a half ago. The balance problems have only gotten worse in the past few months. Nothing happens with my vision, and I'm well aware of everything that's happening. I am suddenly nearly falling down or stopping to regain my balance. The good news is that I can usually catch myself, or stumble my way out of a bad fall. But I have had a few bad falls, once down the stairs.

After a fall the dizziness could be due to internal ear problems too. However since you had an episode of vomiting followed by dizziness, there should be a strong suspicion of chronic subdural hematoma. A CT scan is definitely required. Yes, it will be a good idea to go to the ER if that is the option available to you. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

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