Understanding Tinnitus and Inner Ear Nerve Damage After an Accident
Ear problems During my hospitalization due to a car accident, I developed tinnitus. After examination, I was given a nasal spray, and my outer ear was found to be normal. However, there was no improvement after returning home. During a follow-up visit, my ears were examined again...
Dr. Li Guoxi reply Otolaryngology
Dear Ms. Lee, Tinnitus is a highly subjective phenomenon, and only a few cases can be quantified by instruments or heard by others. Therefore, tinnitus is generally not objectively measurable. However, some tinnitus is associated with damage to the auditory nerve or inner ear, a...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Inner Ear Nerve Damage After an Accident
Understanding Vestibular Nerve Dysfunction: Causes and Dizziness Types
Vestibular nerve paralysis? Dizziness? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been experiencing dizziness for nearly a year. Recently, I sought medical attention due to discomfort and underwent a series of dizziness tests. After the final test (air caloric stimulation), the doctor explained that ...
Dr. Li Guoxi reply Otolaryngology
Hello, Xiao Mi: The semicircular canals are an important part of the body's balance sensory organs. Currently, a relatively simple method to measure semicircular canal function in medicine is through caloric stimulation of the ear canal using hot and cold air, which utilizes...[Read More] Understanding Vestibular Nerve Dysfunction: Causes and Dizziness Types
Understanding Serous Otitis Media: Symptoms and Treatment Options for Children
What is serous otitis media? Hello, Doctor: I have a question regarding my child (born in November 89). A week ago, there was a blister in the ear (the clinic doctor mentioned that if it persists for three months, it could be serous otitis media). The following week, the blister ...
Dr. Li Guoxi reply Otolaryngology
Hello Bonnie: The symptoms described are typical of acute otitis media. Generally, acute otitis media presents with fever and ear pain. With current pharmacological treatments, most patients recover normally. Only a small number of patients may experience persistent middle ear ef...[Read More] Understanding Serous Otitis Media: Symptoms and Treatment Options for Children
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Dizziness In the past year, I have frequently experienced dizziness and headaches, with two episodes of vertigo where the ceiling seemed to spin, accompanied by nausea. Throughout this year, I have had intermittent dizziness without a specific time frame, and each time I feel diz...
Dr. Li Guoxi reply Otolaryngology
Hello Ricky: Headaches and vertigo are often related. Many patients with common migraines also experience vertigo, particularly among young women. If episodes occur frequently, it is important to take medication regularly for control and prevention. With gradual adjustments in ma...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for ENT Issues
Dizziness Hello Dr. Lee, three months ago I experienced episodes of dizziness (the ceiling and walls seemed to spin) that lasted about 5 seconds each time, but it resolved after two days. Since then, I have experienced slight dizziness when turning over while lying down, but that...
Dr. Li Guoxi reply Otolaryngology
Hello YJ: This type of dizziness is classified as positional vertigo. It is often caused by inner ear surgery or previous head trauma. Most cases will resolve on their own within three months with medication. However, some cases may be due to tumors or lesions in the cerebellum o...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for ENT Issues