Not all individuals with sinus infections have sinusitis vertigo; however, the ones who do are frequently surprised by its symptoms.

While sinusitis vertigo is not life-threatening, its presence can and often does point to a worse-than-average sinus infection — one that will likely require treatment that goes beyond what OTC medications can provide. 

Learn more about what causes sinusitis vertigo, what you can do to avoid sinusitis vertigo, and what sinusitis vertigo treatments are available to you.

What causes sinusitis vertigo? 

Sinusitis vertigo is vertigo caused by a buildup of mucus in the Eustachian tube. The Eustachian tube runs from the inner ear to your throat. It’s part of the system that helps you maintain your balance. When your sinuses are inflamed during a sinus infection, your sinuses can no longer drain properly. As a result, mucus and fluid build up in many areas of the ear, nose, and throat (including the Eustachian tube). 

While some patients may describe the experience of living with sinusitis vertigo as being dizzy or feeling as if your equilibrium is off because of your sinuses, it’s important to note that vertigo is differentiated medically from dizziness and equilibrium issues. Specifically, vertigo is the sensation of spinning, whether the patient feels like they are spinning or the room is spinning. 

How do you know if your vertigo is serious? 

Sinusitis vertigo generally appears when your sinus infection has reached a more advanced and severe stage. If you have a sinus infection and start experiencing vertigo, go see a doctor. You need stronger treatment than whatever you are using to avoid long-term sinusitis complications.

If you’ve received treatment for your sinus infection and are still struggling with long sessions of vertigo (in addition to tinnitus — ringing in the ears), there’s a chance that you may have Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease causes tinnitus, vertigo, a sensation of pressure in your ear, and hearing loss. As the condition progresses, these symptoms can worsen. 

How do you stop vertigo from sinuses?

What do you do when you’ve tried all home remedies and OTC medicine but your sinusitis won’t go away and you’re forced to deal with sinusitis vertigo on a daily basis? Visit your doctor. If you have a bacterial sinus infection, your ENT will be able to prescribe you an antibiotic. And if you have chronic sinusitis, they may be able to help you find a long-term solution for your sinus issues, such as balloon sinuplasty. 

Visit Sinus Solutions of South Florida for top sinusitis vertigo treatment 

If you regularly struggle with sinus infections and sinusitis vertigo, minimally invasive balloon sinusitis might provide you with the relief you’re looking for. As an in-office procedure, balloon sinuplasty takes less than 20 minutes to perform and requires little-to-no recovery time. It has been proven to help with multiple types of sinus issues, including sinusitis vertigo, sinusitis and sleep apnea, and sinusitis congestion. 

Dr. Bequer of Sinus Solutions of South Florida is one of the top providers of balloon sinuplasty in the Tampa and West Palm Beach areas. He and his staff are happy to answer any sinus-related questions you have, including everything from “Why is my sinusitis worse at night?” to “What is the difference between sinusitis and a cold?” 

Life is crazy enough without the spinning sensations brought on by sinusitis vertigo. Let Sinus Solutions of South Florida help you regain your balance. Call us (561) 790-7744 or request a consultation online today.