10 Symptoms Of Middle Ear Infections
Symptom #6: Dizziness
If you or your child is experiencing dizziness, this could be a symptom of a middle ear infection. When a middle ear infection occurs, the space behind the eardrum becomes inflamed and may be filled with fluid.
It is worth noting that the middle ear also houses the small bones that connect the eardrum to the oval window and effectively to the inner ear. The inner ear houses the semicircular bones responsible for maintaining balance. Collection of fluid in the middle ear and the corresponding increase in pressure interferes with the workings of the semicircular bones. This leads to dizziness or loss of balance associated with middle ear infections.
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