Coughing and feeling dizzy

Health & Wellness
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Hi all,

Hoping you might be able to help. I’m a 30 year old male.

Around 3-4 weeks ago, I had a vertigo ‘attack’ for the first time in my life where I was very dizzy but still able to walk during it, it lasted 10-15 seconds then went away. Then every day since I had been getting the same ‘attacks’ 3-4 times a day. One of the days I had a bad attack where I woke up dizzy for around an hour and only ibprofen and sleep would get rid of it. I haven’t had an ‘attack’ now for 4 days but have continued to have ‘lightheadedness’ with the feeling of a dizzy attack coming on.

With this, I have noticed extreme fatigue where I wake up tired. I have been having around 10 hours sleep a day and still tired.

For the past 6-8 weeks I have had this recurring cough with white phlegm but no other symptoms.

I have also been feeling a bit sick in the stomach as well and some diarhorea of a morning but that has now gone away.

I have seen my doctor, and she ‘thinks’ it could be viral labrinthitis but has ordered a blood test.

I suffer from TMJ and have 4-5 months ago been through 3 dental surgeries (which had complications - infections) and as such had been on 7 courses of antibiotics.

Due to my TMJ I have (as long as I can remember) had tinitis (high pitched) which i could really only hear in a quiet room. I notice now my tinitis is a little louder (high pitched) and my ears seem to pop every now and then.

When the doctor looked into my ears, she said that my left ear has a lot of ear wax, and my right ear looked ‘cloudy’.

Hoping you might be able to shed some light on this problem.

Thanks.

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Hi,

Thank you for sharing your detailed symptoms and medical history. Given the complexity of your situation, it’s crucial to seek professional medical advice for a thorough evaluation. While your doctor’s initial assessment of viral labyrinthitis is a possibility, the range of symptoms you’re experiencing—recurrent vertigo, extreme fatigue, a persistent cough with phlegm, gastrointestinal issues, and changes in tinnitus—suggests that a comprehensive examination is needed.

The presence of ear wax and the description of your ears as “cloudy” could indicate that ear issues may be contributing to your symptoms, but this alone may not fully explain the extent or persistence of your condition. Additionally, your history of dental surgeries and multiple courses of antibiotics might be relevant, especially if they have impacted your overall health or contributed to secondary infections or imbalances.

The blood test ordered by your doctor will provide valuable information, but it’s also important to follow up on any additional tests or referrals your doctor might recommend based on the results. Consulting with a specialist, such as an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physician, may also be beneficial to address the ear-related symptoms and tinnitus more thoroughly.

Your symptoms warrant a detailed examination by a healthcare professional who can provide a comprehensive diagnosis and tailored treatment plan. Please ensure you continue to work closely with your healthcare provider to address these concerns effectively.