Hello,

Thanks for the query.

I have gone through your history & symptoms in detail.

Seeing your history, I would advice you not to do swimming at least for next six months as Acute Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear producing dizziness.

Acute Labyrinthitis is a condition totally unrelated to surgery. It can occur to anyone.
Treatment is bed rest, betahistine & cinnarizine as per your doctors advice.

Hope this answers your query. In case of any doubts, I am available for the follow ups.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr Praveen K Nath, XXXXXXX Consultant Neurosurgeon.

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Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me.

I would say there is no much difference in Labyrinthitis and Labyrinth Syndrome.Since this is the first time you got it I would consider Labrynthitis being the expected diagnosis.A chronic presentation ( dizziness for long time, say years ) could be one where Labyrinth syndrome or Ménière's syndrome could be considered.
There are tests to diagnose the same like:

1) CT scan or MRI scan,
2) Audiology or audiometry testing,
3)Caloric stimulation tests,
4)Electronystagmography,

The above tests will help in confirming the diagnosis and also guide on how to manage the condition.

Hope I answered your query completely.

Wish you good health.

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