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What are the Causes of Dizziness from Inner Ear Bones?

A number of factors including some that are dangerous and require evaluation by a medical professional can cause dizziness. These may include heart disease, and high glucose levels. However, persistent feelings of unsteadiness, blurred vision or dizziness may be an indication of a problem with the bones of the inner ear.

  1. The Inner Ear

    • Inner ear bones connect the eardrum to the internal ear and work to transmit vibrations and equalize pressure. A disruption in the vibrations can cause someone to become dizzy, nauseated or even faint.

    Common Cause

    • A common cause of inner-ear-caused dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This is a condition where the motion-sensitive crystals in the otolith organs in the inner ear are displaced, resulting in extreme dizziness at the slightest motion of the head.

    Other Causes

    • An inner ear injury can also result in vertigo-type symptoms or it may be a more serious problem called Meniere's Disease. Symptoms will appear, go away and then reappear after periods of stress, dehydration or high salt intake.

    Treatment for Dizziness

    • There are medications that can treat some motion sickness. For BPPV, a simple head-turning exercise, performed under a doctor's supervision, may relieve the dizziness, although it may take repeated sessions before the dizziness is gone.

    Considerations

    • Persons who suffer from vertigo should remember that they can be unsteady and should take precautions around the home to prevent serious injury.

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