Question 1

what are the causes of the nausea and dizziness after a tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Several things can: Sometimes the effects of anesthesia linger and cause nausea. If you are taking a narcotic pain medication or Ibuprofen this can upset the stomach (especially empty stomachs), and less commonly, if you are swallowing blood that is oozing, this can cause nausea. If you do have bleeding or vomit dark brown material, you should call your doctor right away.

Question 2

is it normal to have a cough 2 weeks post op tonsillectomy and also ringing in ears w/ dizziness?

Accepted Answer

I don't think it is: normal, although your symptoms sound like a cold.  You need to contact your surgeon for specific advice.

Question 3

i just got coblation tonsilectomy, haven't been eating just drinking ensures, i feel dizzy and nauseous due to lack of food... what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Not food issue: If you are drinking 4-6 ensure/day, you are getting enough nutrition to keep you going for a few days. However if that is ALL you are drinking, then you are likely dehydrated, as need about double that volume in clear liquids to stay hydrated. Try increasing Gatorade/Powerade and water to about 1 quart per hour (body cannot absorb more) if stomach tolerates &amp; see if improve. If vomit, need IV &amp; ER

Question 4

what can cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Difficulties with the inner ear and migraines are common causes of dizziness, but there are multiple other possible causes including your heart or neurological problems.

Good place to start would be with your primary care or ENT doctor

Question 5

is ginger good for dizziness?

Accepted Answer

No,but: It is a well known help with nausea.

Question 6

what to do to stop dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are too many causes of dizziness to list.  
Low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia, dehydration, hypothyroidism, problems with ear, and on and on...  They all have different treatments--see your primary care doctor.

Question 7

when is dizziness an emergency?

Accepted Answer

On dizziness: Dizziness is a common symptom caused by a number of different factors, some that are benign and some that are serious.

I would be concerned about dizziness that affected walking severely, dizziness associated with long-lasting double vision, clumsiness in one arm, or intractable vomiting.  Sometimes these are signs of a problem with the brain.  Hope this helps!

Question 8

how do i relieve the dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Remedies: Provide fluids and rest to start.If not relieved make sure to provide some easy source of calories to raise blood sugar. providing a decongestant may be helpful if  age appropriate and there are allergy or sinus symptoms coexisting

Question 9

could certain foods cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so: Foods themselves do not cause dizziness.  If you have an abnormal release of Insulin in response to certain foods then your sugar could drop suddenly causing the sense of dizziness.

Question 10

what does it mean if i have dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Nothing vs. smth: Dizziness is experienced by all of us. To raise a red flag, though is worth when it is getting more frequent and severe, cannot be otherwise explained by "benign" causes (orthostatic hypotension, for example) and also having other symptoms present (headache, double vision, seizures, numbness, weakness in certain parts of the body, gait disturbances etc.).

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I just got coblation tonsilectomy, haven't been eating just drinking ensures, i feel dizzy and nauseous due to lack of food... what can i do?

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What can cause dizziness?

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