As the cholesteatoma pouch or sac enlarges, it can cause a full feeling or pressure in the ear, along with hearing loss. (An ache behind or in the ear, especially at night, may cause significant discomfort.) Dizziness, or muscle weakness on one side of the face (the side of the infected ear) can also occur.
A cerebrovascular accident is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or a rupture of a blood vessel. There are important signs of a stroke that you should be aware of and watch out for.
Stroke: Causes, symptoms and prevention. A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. The blood supply may be cut off by a blood clot or from a burst blood vessel. A person having a stroke may lose control over their movement, perception and speech. They may also lose consciousness.