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    Why am I so lightheaded all the time?

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    I'm a 22 year old male and I've been experiencing pretty much constant lightheadedness for nearly a year after being punched in the head (around my left ear)

    I've been to a few doctors who put it down as anxiety, even though I was never anxious before I had these symptoms.

    I've been to a cardiologist who has done every test he could think of, and it all came back fine.

    I've read online that some ear/eye problems can cause the symptoms that I've been having, but every time I mention it to a doctor, they say that's not it (without testing or doing anything) or just flat out refuse to do anything.

    This is severely impacting my every day life, I've had to limit a lot of the things I do because I get to light-headed while doing it.

    I also get pain in my ears and ringing/blowing sounds, along with headaches.
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    Dr Simon Easterbrook-Smith

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    With the important disclaimer that I am not a clinical health professional, what you have described (“ringing/blowing sounds“ and ”lightheadedness”) may indicate tinnitus.
     
    There are many possible explanations for tinnitus - I suggest that you get your GP to refer you to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
     
    S/he will be able to do a thorough investigation and (depending) suggest appropriate treatment.
     
    All the best.

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    Dr Albert Smagarinsky

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    The symptoms you are describing and their severe impact on your life and work justify a review by an ear, nose, throat (ENT) specialist (otolaryngologist). If you cannot find a GP to refer you, then try the local hospital outpatients or emergency departments.

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