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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meniere's disease is caused by the buildup of fluid and pressure in the inner ear and can cause dizziness along with ringing in the ears and hearing loss. Less common causes of vertigo can include ...

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Dizziness while lying down can happen due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or ... Canalithiasis is the most common form of BPPV and involves otoconia that move freely in the ear canal fluid.

Dear Dr. Donohue — Our 45-year-old daughter has recently been diagnosed with Meniere's disease. For five months, she suffered from bad headache, swishing sounds in her ear and a loss ...