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Labyrinthitis
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionLabyrinthitis is swelling and irritation of the labyrinth of the inner ear. This is a series of fluid-filled tubes and sacs.
CausesThis problem may be caused by:
Risk FactorsThings that may raise the risk of this problem are:
SymptomsProblems can range from mild to severe and last for days or weeks. Problems may be:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. It will focus on the ears. You may need to see a doctor who treats ear problems. Hearing tests will be done. Images may be taken. This can be done with: TreatmentAny underlying cause will need to be treated. This problem usually goes away on its own with time. The goal of treatment is to manage symptoms. Choices are: MedicineMedicines to control symptoms may be:
Vestibular ExercisesVestibular exercises use a series of eye, head, and body movements. They get the body used to moving without the feeling of spinning. PreventionThere are no known guidelines to prevent this health problem. RESOURCES:National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) https://www.nidcd.nih.gov Vestibular Disorders Association http://www.vestibular.org ReferencesLabyrinthitis. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at:
https://familydoctor.org/condition/labyrinthitis.
Accessed January 8, 2021. Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. Vestibular Disorders Association website. Available at:
https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/labyrinthitis-and-vestibular-neuritis.
Accessed January 8, 2021. Royal W 3rd, Vargas D. Bell's palsy and vestibular neuronitis. Handb Clin Neurol. 2014;123:763-770. Vestibular neuronitis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/vestibular-neuronitis.
Accessed January 8, 2021. Last reviewed December 2020 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD Last Updated: 01/08/2021 | |