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Otitis interna

Otitis interna

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Otitis interna is an infection of the inner ear. It is also known as labyrinthitis. The inner ear controls balance, so patients usually have severe dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

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 Otitis interna
Steroids
Anti nausea drug
Topical antibiotic
Antibiotic

Tests

Basic metabolic panel
CSF culture
VDRL
Hearing test

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Using OTC pain meds
Cigarette smoking

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What are the common symptoms of otitis interna?

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What is the definition or description of: Otitis interna?

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My sister has developed otitis interna. What is it exactly?

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Is it possible to have otitis media or interna with a ruptured tympanic membrane when on otoscopic exam the ear looks clean?

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What the heck is otitis media?

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Can you fly with otitis externa?

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For how long does otitis media last?

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Otitis media is characterised by what?

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How long does otitis media usually last?

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Home remedies for otitis media dangerous?

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What's the safest way to treat otitis media?

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What could cause bloody discharge with otitis externa?

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Please tell me what can I do , if I have otitis media?

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What is the definition or description of: Otitis media?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can i buy over-the-counter remedies for otitis externa?

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Please help! what is the best medicine for otitis media?

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Pretty positive I have otitis media, how should I proceed?

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Please tell me what can otitis media become if left untreated?

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