Question 1

what is inner ear weakness?

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Dizziness: Vertigo or a sense of dizziness can develop with some chronic diseases, age, or during and after a viral illness.  Your have had the correct procedures.  You might consider being evaluated by an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) physician.  Few medications actually help.  
Dramamine, often used for sea sickness is often useful but rest and trying to stare at a fixed object when you feel dizzy helps many.

Question 2

how ents check inner ear problem?

Accepted Answer

Tests: If the problem is hearing, we order a hearing test. If the problem is balance, there is an array of vestibular testing that we can order (vng or eng). These test can test if your balance disorder is due to your vestibular system or is it related to something else related to your brain. Also it can tell is which side you are the problem is on.

Question 3

what could be cause of inner ear pain?

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Several thongs: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 4

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 5

how to know if i have worms in my inner ear?

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Unlikely: Unless hole in drum?
Or some kind of worm from oral cavity to go up Eustachian tube.
Maybe an ent will advise.
I have heard of many things but not this.

Question 6

would inner ear issues show up on romberg test ?

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Not Romberg: Romberg sign is present if one is unsteady with eyes closed and feet together vs eyes open. It indicates either posterior column dysfunction in the spinal cord or large fiber neuropathy in the legs. The most common cause nowadays is B12 deficiency  (It used to be neurosyphilis)

Question 7

what to do if i have excruciating inner ear pain!?

Accepted Answer

Pain Meds First: If you have severe pain, try some pain medications first. Usually over the counter Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen works well. Anything stronger will need a prescription. You should see your primary doctor or an ENT specialist to determine the cause of your ear pain as well.

Question 8

what should i do if i have constant inner ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Chronic ear pain: is usually initially evaluated by your primary care practitioner, and often referred to an ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist.

Question 9

how long can i take meclizine for inner ear issues?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: Meclizine is not always the answer. Consult your prescribing physician.

Question 10

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.

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