Inflammation of the inner ear; it usually produces vertigo, loss of balance, and vomiting; also called otitis interna.
Viral or bacterial infection of the semicircular canals of the inner ear, causing severe vertigo.
An inflammation of the inner ear’s system of fluid-filled tubes and sacs called the labyrinth. The symptoms of labyrinthitis depend on the severity and extent of the inflammation. Hearing loss or ringing in the ears may result if the inflammation affects the cochlea (hearing organ of the inner ear). Difficulty with balance, dizziness, and nausea may be experienced if the inflammation reaches the vestibular system (group of organs in the inner ear responsible for balance control and eye movements). It is important to seek medical attention promptly if these symptoms are experienced, because they can also be symptoms of a more serious condition such as stroke.
Inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear. Usually caused by bacterial or viral infection the former often the result of inadequately treated Otitis media, or measles. Symptoms are vertigo, nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, tinnitus and loss of hearing. Bacterial infection needs treatment with antibiotics; viral infection usually gets better without treatment. Antihistamine drugs may help reduce vertigo. Rarely, surgery may be required to drain the infection in bacteria-based labyrinthitis.
An inflammation (acute or chronic) of the labyrinth. Symptoms include vertigo, vomiting, and nystagmus. It may result from such conditions as viral infections, bacterial infections, or head trauma.
Labyrinthitis, an inflammation occurring within the inner ear, is predominantly brought about by bacterial or viral infections. Viral labyrinthitis can emerge during illnesses like influenza. Conversely, the bacterial variation arises as a complication of middle-ear infection, known as otitis media.
The primary indication of labyrinthitis is vertigo, characterized by a sensation of spinning. Additionally, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, nystagmus (irregular, jerky eye movements), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing impairment might also manifest.
Viral labyrinthitis typically resolves spontaneously, yet antihistamine medications can help alleviate the symptoms. On the other hand, prompt intervention with antibiotic medications is imperative for bacterial labyrinthitis; failure to do so could lead to enduring hearing loss or the development of meningitis (inflammation of the brain’s protective membranes).