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What is the cause of "labyrinthitis"?

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Dr. Steven Dankle answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Viral illness: "labyrinthitis" typically refers to an acute inner ear condition associated with vertigo and often secondary nausea and/or vomiting. The most severe symptoms last 1-3 days but dysequilibrium may persist for several additional weeks. It is thought to be associated with a viral illness.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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I was laying down and my head just started spinning and horrible pain between my eyes. So much pressure, can't focus on anything. I have uncompensated labyrinthitis. Could that be the cause?

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