Hello,
Labyrinthitis is an
inner ear infection, labyrinth becomes inflamed, this affects your hearing and balance.
The most common symptoms are:
- feeling that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning (vertigo)
- feeling or being sick
- some hearing loss
- feeling you can't stand upright,
- mild headaches
- ringing ears or tinnitus
- ear pain
- changes in vision, such as
blurred vision or double vision. The symptoms usually get better after a few weeks.
I suggest you:
- drink plenty of water, little and often to avoid becoming dehydrated
- you should rest in bed to avoid falling and injuring,
- lie still in a comfortable position during an attack – on your side is often best
- avoid alcohol and bright lights
- try to cut out the noise and anything that causes stress from your surroundings, avoid driving.
Medication includes:
- benzodiazepines,
corticosteroids.
Contact your GP if symptoms persist or getting worse, such as:
-
mental confusion, slurred speech
- weakness or numbness in one part of your body
- a change in the way you usually walk.
Vestibular
rehabilitation therapy help retrain your brain and nervous system to compensate for the abnormal signals coming from the
vestibular system.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suzana Zharri,
General & Family Physician