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Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis

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A condition caused by swelling and irritation of the inner ear. This often results in a loss of balance, a loss of hearing, and dizziness.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Ear disorders • Labyrinth diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Ear

Symptoms

Ringing in ears
Spinning sensation
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Labyrinthitis
Steroids
Anti nausea drug

Tests

Basic metabolic panel
CSF culture
VDRL
Hearing test

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Using OTC pain meds
Cigarette smoking

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