Can acid reflux affect the ears? Yes. It is most common with extraesophageal variations of reflux such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). Severe GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also cause intermittent ear-related symptoms as well. That said, standard GERD does NOT typically reach extraesophageal regions and is less likely to cause significant …
Because I experienced dizziness after ingesting a bolus (2 scoops) of whey protein, I wanted to investigate: whether others also have this reaction; whether this is a common reaction; and why this reaction might occur. My experience: Dizziness after whey protein… Today I had 2 scoops of “Salted Caramel” whey protein isolate from MyProtein which …
A subset of individuals with acid reflux syndromes will experience a phenomenon unofficially referred to as “acidic vertigo.” Some may also call this “reflux vertigo” or “acidic labyrinthitis.” Others will just say that they experience “dizziness” as a byproduct of acid reflux. In most of these cases, the underlying mechanisms are likely similar. Mechanisms of …