Question 1

can an ear infection cause upset stomach?

Accepted Answer

Viral: Many ear infections are actually caused by viruses.  These can cause a constellation of symptoms to include nausea.

Question 2

what does inner ear infection feel like? can it cause lightheadedness, upset stomach, sob. anxiety like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A inner or middle ear infection (media otitis) can cause a whole spectrum of symptoms. Fever, pain, loss of balance (as the inner ear is integral in how your body interprets positional changes). If your balance is thrown off, then it is likely that stomach upset and nausea would follow. It is something that should be treated asap, as it can rapidly cause lifelong loss of hearing or impairment.

Question 3

how do you stop an upset stomach from ketones when you flushed all them out. my blood sugar is 210 it came down from 500+ and on top of this i have an ear infection.

Accepted Answer

Problems: Your blood sugar level at 210 is way too high and needs careful attention.
Your age is a critical issue. 
If your diabetes levels are less than about 70-150 and  you have started the meds before age 30, that is OK.
If your levels begin much later and your blood sugar is high you need even more attention.

I don't know your age or weight but you MUST see an Endocrinologist.

Question 4

can fungal ear infection cause headaches and upset stomach? i am on clotrimazole for 4 days and having pressure pain, numbness and headaches.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Fungal ear infection does not cause headaches without severe ear pain first. It is more likely that you have migraine headache which very frequently causes nausea and vomiting which you are calling upset stomach. See a neurologist.

Question 5

can ear infection cause stomach pain and vomiting in a 2.5 yr old?  have been to urgent care and was surprised at diagnosis of ear infection.

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Ear infections are one of the most common infection diagnoses in children. They can occur with or without related symptoms. In this case, it is likely the kid has an unrelated stomach virus.The ear infection was an incidental finding and may not have presented related symptoms for a few days if ever.

Question 6

stomach cramps with ear infection, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities:: 1. Separate and unrelated.
2. Same virus caused both infections.
3. Cramps due to antibiotic taken to treat ear infection.

Question 7

was prescribed cefdinir for ear infection. is that normal? why not a penicillin? is cefdinir harder on the stomach?

Accepted Answer

: With ear infections there are multiple possible germs involved. An antibiotic known to kill multiple types of germs like cefdinir is more likely to do the job than penicillin.  Far too many germs are now resistant to penicillin. Individual people have more or less issues with any medication. I don't find cefdinir often triggers stomach issues.

Question 8

can a baby (not a newborn) get more ear infections if he sleeps on his back or on his stomach?

Accepted Answer

The real...: ...Risk factor is drinking while lying on her back. Sleeping position has little if anything to do with ear infections.

Question 9

i have sinus infection. when i lay down i feel a little queasy on stomach. not dizziness. just floaty sometimes. could this be inner ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: It is not necessarily an inner ear infection, but fluid that may be affecting your inner ear as a result of your sinus infection.

Question 10

i have a sinus/ear infection . the dr gave me zpack . i asked if she could give me something not so hard on my stomach because i have gerd, gastritis, gallbladder issues , fatty liver . i want to make sure this is the safest one before taking it ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it is.

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Can an ear infection cause upset stomach

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Can an ear infection cause upset stomach?

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What does inner ear infection feel like? can it cause lightheadedness, upset stomach, sob. anxiety like symptoms?

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How do you stop an upset stomach from ketones when you flushed all them out. my blood sugar is 210 it came down from 500+ and on top of this i have an ear infection.

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Can fungal ear infection cause headaches and upset stomach? i am on clotrimazole for 4 days and having pressure pain, numbness and headaches.

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Can ear infection cause stomach pain and vomiting in a 2.5 yr old? have been to urgent care and was surprised at diagnosis of ear infection.

A member asked:

Stomach cramps with ear infection, what is this?

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Was prescribed cefdinir for ear infection. is that normal? why not a penicillin? is cefdinir harder on the stomach?

A member asked:

Can a baby (not a newborn) get more ear infections if he sleeps on his back or on his stomach?

A member asked:

I have sinus infection. when i lay down i feel a little queasy on stomach. not dizziness. just floaty sometimes. could this be inner ear infection?

A member asked:

I have a sinus/ear infection . the dr gave me zpack . i asked if she could give me something not so hard on my stomach because i have gerd, gastritis, gallbladder issues , fatty liver . i want to make sure this is the safest one before taking it ?

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