I have been dizzy/light headed for a week.

Question

I did go to the doctors yesterday. She said my inner ear was very very puffy that it was probably viral so no antibiotics. Can a puffy ear cause dizziness for that long? Same thing happened last August, but the dizziness didn't last this long.

Answer 1

could it be vertigo?

Answer 2

anytime you have issues with your ear you have the chance of being dizzy.  The ears are our orientation and if something is wrong with them then our equilibrium is off and a lot of times that makes people dizzy or not feel well.

Answer 3

If the inflamation is still there then you need to go back to your doctor again.  You may need some type of antiinflamatory.  When in doubt since I donot trust doctors that much I always ask the pharmacist what she would recommend.  If there is anything over the counter that you will be good for what you have.

Answer 4

aw thats not good...that happened to me except once I was dizzy for a month and drs couldn't find anything wrong with me with all the tests they ran and it eventually went away...but idk...sometimes it can cause that, but if the dizziness doesn't go away I would suggest either going back to the dr or try seeing another dr. good luck dear =]