Question 1

can fluid in your ear cause dizziness and headaches?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear effusion: In general, fluid in the middle ear should not cause dizziness or headache. It definitely causes hearing loss in the affected ear. There are many other causes for dizziness or headache. You need to be evaluated by your primary care doctor, possibly an otolaryngologist, and possibly a neurologist.

Question 2

does fluid in ear cause headache and nausea?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the volume of fluid and location.

Question 3

fluid in ear and headache. had polyp in right nostril go away but now in left one. is this normal? taking medication, but no alleviation for infection

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection &amp; po: Sinus infection and polyps is fairly common.  You have to treat the infection and the Lily's at the same time.  We usually give oral steroids, topical nasal steroids and antibiotics for this problem at the same time.  You will need a thorough nasal exam with a scope to look for other polyps and then can start the treatment.  See an ENT doctor for this in the near future . Good luck and feel better

Question 4

diagnosed w/ sinus infection and fluid in ear. taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). should my neck and head hurt? headaches on same side as fluid-filled ear.

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Try using saline nasal spray through a Neti-pot from your friendly pharmacist, and ask for a decongestant at the same time. Hopefully this will help.

Question 5

had cold last week, still feels like there is fluid in ear?also lymph nodes tender,bumps in throat+ white tongue+headache past 2 days.no fever. go2dr?

Accepted Answer

OTITIS /URI: Yes you need to be examined. Evaluate for otitis and throat culture for pharyngitis . You may need antibiotics. While you are waiting take Vit C 5gm. Zinc 100mg echinacea and goldenseal . Push fluids

Question 6

brief dizzy headaces in the front of my head alot of prssure kind of feel out of it .. been going on 10 days see an urgent care dr said fluid in ear?

Accepted Answer

Re-eval: Please get evaluated again as it could be sinusitis.

Question 7

how does fluid in ear cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Fluid in the ear does not generally cause vertigo.  I've seen patients complain of imbalance with fluid in the ear.  The most common causes of vertigo are meniere's disease, migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (bppv), viral labyrinthitis, vestibular neuronitis.  Fluid is not seen in the middle ear with any of these, generally.  Fluid changes in the inner ear cannot be seen on exam.

Question 8

can fluid in ear cause the lymph node below there in neck to swell slightly and cause some pain? my dr said fluid is clear, no fever so he doesn't think infection just allergies. he said node was swollen a little. can a node swell if no infection?

Accepted Answer

: Allergies cause a localized histamine response which may lead to localized fluid accumulation. The lymph nodes are useful in draining excess fluids, foreign material as well as coordinating localized immune response. Slight swelling may be due to fluid clearing or immune response to any exposure (viruses, bacteria, trauma) in the head region. (not just the ear)

Question 9

can fluid in ear cause the lymph node there to swell slightly and cause some pain? my dr said fluid is clear and no fever etc so he doesnt think infection just allergies. can a node swell if no infection? said to try allegra d or zyrtec. thx?

Accepted Answer

: There is no lymph node in the middle ear where the fluid is. The increased pressure in the middle ear causes your pain. When the inflammation comes down with medication, fluid is reabsorbed and drained out, pain is relieved.  You can take Tylenol for pain as needed besides pill and inhaler for the allergy.

Question 10

would having allergies or fluid in ear cause a lightheaded swaying motion 24/7 for years some days better or anxiety ?

Accepted Answer

? inner ear problem: not related to allergies or middle ear problem, an experienced ENT specialist would help you better, may be an otologist (ear specialist), good luck

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Fluid in ear and headache. had polyp in right nostril go away but now in left one. is this normal? taking medication, but no alleviation for infection

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Diagnosed w/ sinus infection and fluid in ear. taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). should my neck and head hurt? headaches on same side as fluid-filled ear.

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Had cold last week, still feels like there is fluid in ear?also lymph nodes tender,bumps in throat+ white tongue+headache past 2 days.no fever. go2dr?

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Brief dizzy headaces in the front of my head alot of prssure kind of feel out of it .. been going on 10 days see an urgent care dr said fluid in ear?

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How does fluid in ear cause vertigo?

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Can fluid in ear cause the lymph node below there in neck to swell slightly and cause some pain? my dr said fluid is clear, no fever so he doesn't think infection just allergies. he said node was swollen a little. can a node swell if no infection?

A member asked:

Can fluid in ear cause the lymph node there to swell slightly and cause some pain? my dr said fluid is clear and no fever etc so he doesnt think infection just allergies. can a node swell if no infection? said to try allegra d or zyrtec. thx?

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Would having allergies or fluid in ear cause a lightheaded swaying motion 24/7 for years some days better or anxiety ?

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