Dizziness and Ear Ringing

When individuals experience problems with their ears, specifically their inner ears, they often have dizziness and ear ringing. The reason for the dizziness is the inner ear houses a balance organ called the vestibular labyrinth.

This organ is made up of tiny canals which contain minute sensors and fluid. These tiny sensors are responsible for monitoring an individual’s head rotation. Also inside the vestibular labyrinth are the utricle and saccule.

The utricle and saccule contain tiny particles which are called otoconia, joined to more sensors that monitor a person’s gravity and back-and-forth motion.

In order for an individual to have good balance, this system is imperative to help transfer the necessary signals to the brain. If this balance organ is damaged and not working properly the individual will likely experience bouts of dizziness.

Dizziness and ear ringing are commonly experienced by people who have inner ear problems. For many individuals dizziness and ear ringing go hand-in-hand. For the millions of people who have ear ring (tinnitus), they are also familiar with feelings of dizziness.

A non-cancerous tumor called an acoustic neuroma can be responsible for dizziness and ear ringing. This benign growth is found on the acoustic nerve which is the connector between the brain and the inner ear. Dizziness and ear ringing are two symptoms of an acoustic neuroma. People who have these growths may also experience hearing loss and imbalance.

If having troubles with dizziness and ear ringing, perhaps you should make an appointment to see your doctor. They’ll likely refer you to an ENT specialist who will then order the appropriate tests to evaluate your hearing in an attempt to uncover the reasons for your dizziness and ear ringing.

In many cases these problems are the result of an inner ear infection or some other treatable condition. Once the infection is treated and healed, the dizziness and ear ringing should gradually disappear.

Another reason for dizziness and ear ringing may be Meniere's Disease. This is a condition characterized by an excessive build-up of fluid in the inner ear. The cause of Meniere’s Disease is unknown. A third possible reason for dizziness and ear ringing is a vestibular migraine.

There are several reasons you may be having dizzy spells and hearing noises in your ears and head.

If these symptoms persist, you should definitely see a doctor. Hopefully your symptoms can be treated and cleared up. If not the doctor may be able to prescribe medication or suggest techniques to better cope with dizziness and ear ringing.