Perilymph Fistula Quiz

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  • Dizziness multiple times

  • High pitched ringing

  • Hearing loss worse on the right

  • Spinning feeling

  • Buzzing in left ear

  • Dizzy when standing up

  • Hearing issues

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Learn more about Perilymph fistula

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is perilymph fistula?

The middle and inner ears are separated by a thin membrane. When it tears, fluid from the inner ear leaks into the middle ear. This is caused by sudden pressure changes, such as diving, head injury, or blowing the nose hard.

Symptoms of perilymph fistula

  • Sensation of imbalance as if floating when at sea

  • Dizziness

  • Ringing in the ears

  • Hearing difficulty

Questions your doctor may ask to check for perilymph fistula

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose perilymph fistula

  • Do you feel like you are floating / off-balance like you are at sea?

  • Are you feeling dizzy right now?

  • Do you have tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?

  • Do you have hearing problems?

Treatment for perilymph fistula

Mild cases can resolve with bed rest. In severe cases, a minor procedure or surgery may be needed for treatment.

View the symptoms of Perilymph fistula

  • Dizziness

  • Tinnitus

  • Hearing loss

References

  • Calhoun KH, Strunk CL. Perilymph fistula. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992 Jul;118(7):693-4. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1992.01880070023004. PMID: 1627287.

    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/620779

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Rohini R

Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))

Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.

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