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When to call the doctor

• You feel dizzy just from moving your head or body.
  
  
• You occasionally feel nauseous and have vomiting.
  
  
• You have ringing or rushing noises in your ear.
  
  
• You have a sudden hearing loss.

When to go to the hospital

• You cannot eat, drink, or take medications because of vomiting.
  
  
• Your hearing progressively worsens.
  
  
• You have a severe headache or lethargy.
  
  
• You have a fever.
  
  
• You have ear pain.
  
  
• You recently injured your head or ear.
  
  
• Your dizziness doesn't stop after a few minutes.
  
  
• You develop double vision.
  
  
• You develop speech problems.
  
  
• Your arm or leg suddenly gets numb or weak.
  
  
• Muscles on your face become weak or paralyzed.
  
  
• Your gait (ability to walk normally) is affected.

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