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  1. Can a sinus infection cause dizziness?

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    Dr. Tribhushan V. RambhatlaDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Sinus infection can lead to collection of fluids in the sinuses which may collect in the middle ear through Eustachian tube and hence increase inner ear pressure.The inner ear is responsible for maintaining balance and orientation of the body and hence such patients might present with dizziness.

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    Yes, sinus infections can cause dizziness. Sinus infections are associated with a variety of symptoms, many of which can make you feel dizzy, including: Lightheadedness and faintness Feeling off-balance or unsteady Feeling that the room is spinning (vertigo) Drowsiness Fogginess

    Sinus Dizziness: Why It Hap…

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    Yes, sinus problems can cause dizziness, often experienced as lightheadedness, faintness, or a loss of balance. Sinus infections, allergies, or conditions like nasal polyps may lead to dizziness. Nasal polyps are soft, typically non-cancerous growths that develop in the nasal or sinus passageways due to chronic inflammation.

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  3. Verywell Health
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  4. Mayo Clinic Health System
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