What is vertigo, and how to I relieve it?

Ear infections can occur in the middle ear or the ear canal. For information about infections in the ear canal, see Swimmer's Ear.

A middle ear infection (otitis media) usually develops during a cold. Colds can cause the eustachian tube (which connects the middle ear to the throat) to swell and close. When the eustachian tube is closed, air cannot reach the middle ear. This creates a vacuum that draws fluid into the middle ear. Bacteria or viruses then grow in the fluid, causing a middle ear infection.

The infected fluid that is trapped in the middle ear puts pressure on the eardrum. If the ear infection is not treated, the pressure may continue to build until the eardrum ruptures. A single eardrum rupture usually is not serious and rarely causes hearing loss. However, repeated eardrum ruptures can lead to permanent hearing loss. See "Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion".

Symptoms of a middle ear infection include ear pain, dizziness, ringing or a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss, fever, headache, and runny nose. Children who can't yet talk may tug on their painful ears. Drainage from the ear that is bloody or looks like pus may indicate a ruptured eardrum. Ear pain usually improves once an eardrum ruptures.

No Q tips. No Neti pot. Was the Dr. a ENT. if not get a consult for Ear, Nose and Throat Dr. I had a severe Ear Infection,in January....I took antibiotics... I am just now getting over the loss of hearing, imbalance. I still have constant ringing in my ears. So time , seems to heal, lots of time.

Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. You may feel as though you are spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. When you have severe vertigo, you may feel very nauseated or vomit. You may have trouble walking or standing, and you may lose your balance and fall.

Dizzyness due to middle ear infection. I you can't get rid of it soon, your doctor may need to put you on bedrest.

Stand up slowly. I'd suggest having someone drive you home.