Causes of dizziness in ARVI, influenza, otitis media, genyantritis

At the heart of colds, besides localized infectious processes, there is also an intoxication syndrome, manifested by dizziness in sinusitis, otitis and other diseases. The appearance of this symptom causes a number of mechanisms in response to inflammation and intoxication.

The main causes of dizziness

Dizziness or as it is called - vertigo - a common symptom of the neck, which is a common sign of most diseases, but the pathogenesis of its occurrence is different. Among the reasons for the development of vertigo are the following:

• osteochondrosis of the vertebral column in the cervical region;
• central nervous system( brain tumor, acute cerebrovascular accident);
• impaired coordination due to injury to the inner ear and vestibular apparatus;
• autonomic nervous system( neurocirculatory dystonia);
• poisoning;
• pathology of the cardiovascular system;
• traumatic brain injury;
• inflammatory diseases, accompanied by intoxication.

However, the appearance of this symptom can accompany both pathological and physiological processes, such as pregnancy.

Vertigo development mechanism

Discirculatory changes are a frequent mechanism of dizziness. In the pathogenesis of vertigo in vestibular disorders lies precisely the violation of the blood supply to the organs of the apparatus of equilibrium. Dizziness in otitis( inflammatory process in the ear) is characteristic of the labyrinthitis - affection of the inner ear.

With this pathology, the symptom begins suddenly against a background of complete well-being in a couple of weeks after a viral or bacterial infection. It arises from the defeat of the system responsible for maintaining the balance of the body in space.

Important! The symptom requires special attention from doctors, since the inflammation can be complicated by a hearing disorder and result in deafness.

Vertigo in sinusitis is an infrequent companion. The appearance of the symptom is usually explained by edema of the maxillary sinuses and also by the toxins of the bacterial flora.

In the case of diseases of the viral etiology, for example, in the case of influenza, dizziness appears as a result of intoxication, and increases when the position of the body changes from horizontal to vertical. This condition can last from 3 to 6 days. It is important to consult a doctor at the first symptoms of the flu, since the risk of complications associated with the inner ear, where the center of the vestibular apparatus is located, is extremely large.

Influenza can cause fainting, so you can not neglect the patient's complaints of weakness and movement of surrounding objects. Often, vertigo can disturb the patient not only in the acute period of the disease, but when recovered.

Therefore, when you get dizzy after a cold in an early period, do not worry. If the symptom does not last for a long time, you should see a doctor.

What to do with dizziness

In view of the fact that vertex is often caused by the action of toxins of the influenza virus, in order to stop this symptom it is necessary to detoxify - remove them from the body. Recommend frequent drinking in large quantities. In severe intoxication, infusion therapy is performed - intravenous fluids( replacement solutions).This will reduce other effects of toxins - fever, dyspeptic disorders.

In addition, you need to use sorbents( Enterosgel, activated charcoal, saline solutions), which will help to bind toxins from the digestive organs and render them harmless. The same actions should be performed if there is dizziness in the usual cold, because the mechanism of the symptom is similar.

Important! A protracted attack of a vertigo requires compulsory specialist advice, since in addition to the usual causes of this symptom, it can also indicate a more complex pathological process, such as a brain tumor or vascular injury.

If dizziness during ARVI does not lend itself to usual detoxification therapy, and a vertex attack lasts too long, it is necessary to immediately stop using medication. These drugs include anticholinergic substances( Scopolamine).Betaserc is an effective drug. It is prescribed to improve conduction in neurons to reduce the frequency of dizziness, noise and ringing in the ears.

Finally, it should be said that, despite the prevalence of the symptom for respiratory infections, one should not neglect the use of a doctor to exclude more serious pathologies, even with an acute respiratory viral infection with a mild course. Treatment of the root cause should be appointed by a specialist for the prompt relief of symptoms, prevention of complications and subsequent recovery.