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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 13:07

I would by pass the GP and go straight to an ENT. We persevered with DS pediatrician far too long when he was having ear trouble.... I highly recommend Dr John McEwan, great with kids and conservative on doing surgery (IE he won't rush into anything), but will definately do it if required. Your DD's ears should not be affected to the point that she is so dizzy she throws up......

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 11:13

It is unlikely selective hearing. The child is struggling I bet . Your poor daughter needs good help. If you find you cannot get the help here in UAE but do give doctors a chance here first and if you are from UK there are specialists in E N T in Queens square in London . My s i l mother went there for help, don't know the full out come and it varies from person to person. You may have to go private to get easier access if the need arises. I am sure there are other places to go to also. I wish you well.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:48

Dr Muaz Tarabichi at AHD did DD's tonsillectomy (and adenoids and grommets etc etc) AMAZING.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:15

Google Dubai london clinic then go to ENT and on the left hand side is a link to Makki Shukker, see if that works. will do thanks

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:12

Google Dubai london clinic then go to ENT and on the left hand side is a link to Makki Shukker, see if that works.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:06

JJ..page can't be found? is it me or is the link not working?

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:05

I have a fantastic Paed called Dr Hamzeh. Just waiting for him to call me back and see what he says. I am sure it must be ear related as it only happens at night when she is lying down. I also have to repeat myself several times before she answers me so it could be a blockage.....or selective hearing! Can highly recommend Dr Shukker at DLC, maybe you can be referred to him as he also has rights into the Dubai Mall medical center (so you don't have to go through DLC). I'm sure he will get to the bottom of it for you. Fab! Thanks JJ http://www.dubailondonclinic.com/makki_shuker.php

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:03

I have a fantastic Paed called Dr Hamzeh. Just waiting for him to call me back and see what he says. I am sure it must be ear related as it only happens at night when she is lying down. I also have to repeat myself several times before she answers me so it could be a blockage.....or selective hearing! Can highly recommend Dr Shukker at DLC, maybe you can be referred to him as he also has rights into the Dubai Mall medical center (so you don't have to go through DLC). I'm sure he will get to the bottom of it for you. http://www.dubailondonclinic.com/makki_shuker.php

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 09:00

I have a fantastic Paed called Dr Hamzeh. Just waiting for him to call me back and see what he says. I am sure it must be ear related as it only happens at night when she is lying down. I also have to repeat myself several times before she answers me so it could be a blockage.....or selective hearing!

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My little boy was diagnosed with asthma around the same age and sometimes felt whoozy from the inhaler.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:57

Yep have started down the road of getting referred to an ENT specialist as I think its time she saw someone too. She has also recently been diagnosed as asthmatic (childhood asthma) so I think it must all be connected. Its scary for her when she gets dizzy and she just clings on to me and cries. Awful Poor little thing. The good thing about here is that it's not like in he Uk where you have to wait to be referred so pick up the phone make an appointment and get her seen today if you can. Best for them to see her when she is suffering from these episodes than trying to explain what they are like.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:55

Yep have started down the road of getting referred to an ENT specialist as I think its time she saw someone too. She has also recently been diagnosed as asthmatic (childhood asthma) so I think it must all be connected. Its scary for her when she gets dizzy and she just clings on to me and cries. Awful Have you got a good GP Freckles? I would start there and be looking at ENT and then moving on if the issue is not resolved there. Some viruses can be nasty and cause all sorts of symptoms as well. Not nice for little one at all.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:54

Time to be referred if not already to an ENT to see if she needs grommets or if there is a link to the ear infections from something like swimming. It maybe she needs to wear a nasal clip for swimming or have some sprays to help keep her eustachian tubes open/dryer , they could be a bit narrow and infections are not clearing. Best to get her referred to an ENT. edited by Jumeriah Jane on 15/01/2011 Just interested why do people get referred here when you can just ring direct and get an appointment? I don't go to the dr here to be referred as you just pay them to tell you need to see a specialist - cut out he middle man and go direct - that's what I do with the kids. Yeah but if you are backwards and forwards to a dr for ear infections there comes a time to call it a day and I would, if I was in this situation, go to a specialist now it's gone into a different league. This would save the insurance company a dr fee too! Well that should all be changing soon (going direct to a specialist). The problem with going direct is that patients are not doctors and a lot of time is wasted by specialists seeing patients who should be being seen or good have been treated by a GP. There will be move soon to change this as insurance companies will refuse to pay if you go directly, well that was the recent info published in the press. If you have a good GP you should go to them first for a referral to the right specialist.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:51

Yep have started down the road of getting referred to an ENT specialist as I think its time she saw someone too. She has also recently been diagnosed as asthmatic (childhood asthma) so I think it must all be connected. Its scary for her when she gets dizzy and she just clings on to me and cries. Awful

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:49

Time to be referred if not already to an ENT to see if she needs grommets or if there is a link to the ear infections from something like swimming. It maybe she needs to wear a nasal clip for swimming or have some sprays to help keep her eustachian tubes open/dryer , they could be a bit narrow and infections are not clearing. Best to get her referred to an ENT. edited by Jumeriah Jane on 15/01/2011 Just interested why do people get referred here when you can just ring direct and get an appointment? I don't go to the dr here to be referred as you just pay them to tell you need to see a specialist - cut out he middle man and go direct - that's what I do with the kids. Well that should all be changing soon (going direct to a specialist). The problem with going direct is that patients are not doctors and a lot of time is wasted by specialists seeing patients who should be being seen or good have been treated by a GP. There will be move soon to change this as insurance companies will refuse to pay if you go directly, well that was the recent info published in the press. If you have a good GP you should go to them first for a referral to the right specialist.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:47

I don't wish to panic you, but when my DD was 3 she had similar problems and at the time, the Dr told me that dizzyness in very small children was extremely rare and generally indicated a neurological problem. As it turned out, she had an ear infection which had spread to the area around her brain and her neurological function was impaired. The good news is all was fine after aggressive antibiotic treatment. I don't know when a child ceases to be "very small" as at the time I was in quite a tizz and didn't think to ask. Please see a specialist immediately. I understand Dr Bhagat comes very highly recommended. We have also seen Dr Shukker and Dr McEwan - both of whom I would recommend. We finished up at City Hospital which I would not recommend ( although not because of the standard of Dr's - they were great). <em>edited by Alicia on 15/01/2011</em>

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Time to be referred if not already to an ENT to see if she needs grommets or if there is a link to the ear infections from something like swimming. It maybe she needs to wear a nasal clip for swimming or have some sprays to help keep her eustachian tubes open/dryer , they could be a bit narrow and infections are not clearing. Best to get her referred to an ENT. edited by Jumeriah Jane on 15/01/2011 Just interested why do people get referred here when you can just ring direct and get an appointment? I don't go to the dr here to be referred as you just pay them to tell you need to see a specialist - cut out he middle man and go direct - that's what I do with the kids.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:41

Sounds like she needs to see an ear nose and throat specialist now. There's a really good paediatric ENTdr called dr Bhagat in jumeirah. I would get her checked with him especially if she is having multiple ear infection. Hope she feels better soon and you get to catch a few hours kip <em>edited by Clairehdp on 15/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:39

Time to be referred if not already to an ENT to see if she needs grommets or if there is a link to the ear infections from something like swimming. It maybe she needs to wear a nasal clip for swimming or have some sprays to help keep her eustachian tubes open/dryer , they could be a bit narrow and infections are not clearing. Best to get her referred to an ENT. <em>edited by Jumeriah Jane on 15/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 08:28

My 4 yr old has regular dizzy spells or "the spins" as she calls it. it happens every couple of months during the night when she lying down. She is also very prone to ear infections in her left ear. Last night was the icing on the cake when she threw up 4 times because of it. Of course I am going to take her to the do (yet again) but does anyone have any similar experience with their children? is it a common thing or could she have a real problem with her ear? A very tired mummy would appreciate any input

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