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Does Labyrinthitis Cause Dizziness?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2014
Question: i woke up and the room was spinning. i lied in bed til ifelt better. several yrs ago i had labrynthytis. could this be it again. ifeel good now just concerned if i should do something. i am caretaker for my wife
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Neurologist's opinion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. This is more likely to be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).

2. In Labyrinthitis, there is hearing loss in addition to vertigo.

3. Positional vertigo (BPPV) will occur every time you lie down or get up, even when you turn in bed. Once you are upright, it should not interfere much in your daily activities.

4. BPPV requires repositioning exercises. Hence, get an ENT Specialist to do a positional check and hearing tests. If this vertigo is not positional, the most probable diagnosis is vestibular neuritis. This too is easily treated with medication and vestibular rehabilitation exercises. It may also be self-limiting with solitary attacks.

5. A neurologist's opinion is also recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (7 minutes later)
will i will be all right, nothing requiring immed. care- to see a ENT Specialist in my area requires a wait up to 3 weeks.
i plan to drink a lot of fluids, hoping this will go away in a few days. your thoughts plse
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
At least an ER visit.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. BPPV and Vestibular neuritis can be managed without immediate care. Can you check by whether the vertigo is spinning type on movements against gravity (lying down, getting up or turning in bed) and in which direction (towards the ground or away)?

2. One visit, even to an ER is recommended as certain signs such as nystagmus (abnormal eye movements during vertigo), gait (difficulty in walking) cannot be evaluated on your own. Get your blood pressure checked.

3. A neurological check-up is necessary to avoid missing a stroke or a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). Was there any blackout, nausea or vomiting?

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Labyrinthitis Cause Dizziness?

Brief Answer: BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Neurologist's opinion Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. This is more likely to be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). 2. In Labyrinthitis, there is hearing loss in addition to vertigo. 3. Positional vertigo (BPPV) will occur every time you lie down or get up, even when you turn in bed. Once you are upright, it should not interfere much in your daily activities. 4. BPPV requires repositioning exercises. Hence, get an ENT Specialist to do a positional check and hearing tests. If this vertigo is not positional, the most probable diagnosis is vestibular neuritis. This too is easily treated with medication and vestibular rehabilitation exercises. It may also be self-limiting with solitary attacks. 5. A neurologist's opinion is also recommended. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries, I will be available to answer them. Regards.