How to Get Rid of Dizziness from Fluid in Your Ears. Medically reviewed by Nicole Leigh Aaronson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FAAP — Written by Tess Catlett on March 27, 2025.

Dear Doctor: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a ...

The treatment for dizziness due to fluid in the ear will usually depend on the cause. For example, if dizziness occurs due to a fluid imbalance with Ménière’s disease, a combination of dietary ...

Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat?A: What you’re ...

Visible fluid from the ear Some people may experience ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) or have balance problems due to dizziness or vertigo (the feeling like everything around you is spinning). In ...

Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat?A: What you’re ...

Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repeat? A: What you're ...

Allergies, earwax or fluid build-up, or changes in air pressure are some common causes of a clogged ear. Medications and home remedies can ease discomfort.

Steroid jabs in the ear could help reduce severe dizziness, but without the side-effects of existing treatments. The jabs, tested over two years by scientists at Imperial College London, cut the ...