Question 1

what are some ear disorders?

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EAR  DISORDERS: There are many ear disorders ranging from infections, bacterial or fungus.Hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, foreign body, otorrhea, perforation, neuroma, impacted cerumen, etc.

Question 2

what are common ear disorders?

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Many: Common ear disorders in children are middle ear infections caused by viruses and bacteria.  External otitis is an infection of the skin of the outer ear canal and is often caused by instrumentation of the outer ear in an attempt to remove wax. These infections may become chronic.  Inner ear injuries are commonly caused by excessive noise exposure and viral infections.  Aging and genetics are imp.

Question 3

what is done for ear disorders?

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Doctor: Depends upon what the disorder is, but seeing an ear specialist is a good place to start.

Question 4

has anyone used accupuncture for ear disorders?

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Possible treatment: Accupuncture has been used to help treat inner ear disorders that can cause imbalance and hearing problems. Any time you seek this type of treatment you should be sure you are dealing with a licensed and well-trained practitioner, checking his or her educational and training background.

Question 5

what are remedies for inner ear disorders?

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Too  non-specific: We need to know what specifically you are talking about.  Inner disorders could be vertigo, hearing loss (sudden or gradual) tinnitus (usually central in origin), meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, positional vertigo or even an autoimmune disorder involving the inner ear.  In general there a few treatments for inner ear disorders unless you know more specifically what you mean.

Question 6

can inner ear disorders cause dizziness?

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Yes: Your inner ear is responsible for balance and hearing. Any condition affecting the inner ear can affect these two fucntions.

Question 7

does all inner ear disorders come with nystagmus?

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Inner ear: All inner ear disorders do not come with nystagmus.  You have to differentiate cochlear and vestibular problems which are  both of the inner ear. Cochlear problems cause hearing loss and vestibular problems cause vertigo. Nystagmus is the eye responding to vestibular problems of the inner ear in some cases.  Central neurologic problems which do not involve inner ear can cause nystagmus, as well.

Question 8

why do inner ear disorders make you dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Balance organ: The inner ear contains both the organ of hearing and an older system called the vestibular system.  Injury to the vestibular system usually causes the symptom of vertigo (spinning sensation).  This critical system normally functions to orient your head in space and head to the rest of the body.  Probably, the most common reason for an injury to this balance system is a viral infection.

Question 9

does inner ear disorders cause people to be unable to walk straight?

Accepted Answer

Inner ear problem: Inner ear infections can cause vertigo and unstable walking problems. See an ENT specialist for help.

Question 10

can the er test someone for inner ear disorders if they are having vertigo?

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Vertigo in the ED: The emergency department can provide treatments to relieve symptoms of vertigo, and to evaluate if it is in the category of a peripheral cause (inner ear) versus a central cause (brain). In most cases, specialized evaluation of the inner ear to determine the specific structural cause is not necessary. For severe or persistent cases, evaluation in the Otolaryngology (ENT) office may be needed.

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