Should I see an otolaryngologist if I experience dizziness, vertigo or motion sickness?

Should I see an otolaryngologist if I experience dizziness, vertigo or motion sickness?

Jason Hamilton (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) gives expert video advice on: What is "motion sickness" or "sea sickness"?; What can I do to prevent or treat motion sickness?; How can I reduce or prevent dizziness? and more...

If you experience motion sickness because of a long car ride or because you went on a cruise you probably don't need to see an otolaryngologist if it's fleeting and goes away very quickly. If you're constantly dizzy or you constantly have motion sickness, or you are seeing the environment spin around you, you do need to see an otolaryngologist. If you are dizzy for a prolonged period of time or if you have vertigo for a prolonged period of time you probably need to see your otolaryngologist so they can evaluate your ears to make sure that you don't have either an infection that can cause permanent damage, or that there's nothing like a tumor causing you to be dizzy.