Question
The patient started to feel mild discomfort two hours after eating on Monday evening last week. By the third day, symptoms of diarrhea and nausea appeared, accompanied by fever. The patient had taken huanglian powder and norfloxacin for treatment, with the diarrhea improving, but tinnitus developed, along with a sensation of echoes in hearing. By Friday, the patient felt dizzy and weak, with unsteady walking, suspecting dehydration. The tinnitus continued until that day, with a sensation of jumps and slight dizziness.
Answer
The patient’s symptoms may be caused by vomiting and fever, and norfloxacin may cause ototoxicity. However, the development of this symptom after frequent use of the drug does not seem to be a simple drug side effect. The patient should still pay attention to whether the nausea symptoms have completely subsided but should avoid over-reliance on norfloxacin. The above suggestions are provided for the question “Possible Causes of Continuous Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, and Ringing in Ears,” hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!