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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Dizziness And Falling Asleep

Health Encyclopedia: Labyrinthitis

Alternative Names

Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis


Symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), possibly severe, with nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of balance , especially falling toward the affected side
  • Hearing loss in the affected ear
  • Ringing or other noises in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)

Signs and tests

An ear examination may not re...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Balance Problems
...spinning, is also a common symptom. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...having problems with balance. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Why is it important to have good... Read more »
Treatment and Research
...gentamicin, also are used to treat Ménière's disease. Although these antibiotics can help reduce the dizziness that occurs with Ménière's disease, they can also result in permanent hearing... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
...symptoms, sleep satisfaction, and quality of life. Both drugs may cause side effects such as nausea and dizziness and may cause patients to fall asleep without any warning, even while doing normal... Read more »
Numbness and tingling
...Numbness or tingling is in your legs and worsens when you walk. You have a rash. You have dizziness, vertigo, muscle spasm, or other unusual symptoms. What to expect at your... Read more »

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