Perilymph Fistula Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
The middle ear and inner ear are separated by a thin membrane. When it tears, fluid from the inner ear leaks out to the middle ear. It is caused by sudden changes in pressure (e.g. diving, injury to the head, blowing the nose hard).
Sensation of imbalance as if floating when at sea
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears
Hearing difficulty
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?
Mild cases will resolve with bed rest. In severe cases, a small procedure or surgery may be required to treat this.
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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, 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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