Do I Have Labyrinthitis?

Do you have vertigo (a feeling that everything around you is spinning)?

Do you have dizziness?

Do you feel unsteady and out of balance?

Do you have difficulty staying upright or walking in a straight line?

Are you unable to focus (concentrate)?

Do you have nausea and vomiting?

Do you have periods of uncontrolled, back-and-forth eye movements (nystagmus)?

Do you have hearing loss?

Do you have ringing in your ears?

Do you have vision problems, such as blurred vision or double vision?

Do you have a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above?

Do you have fluid or pus leaking out of your ear?

Do you have an ear pain?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have labyrinthitis. Labyrinthitis is a condition that refers to an inflammation of part of your inner ear known as the labyrinth. The inflammation of the labyrinth leads to problems with hearing and balance. Labyrinthitis can be caused by viral and bacterial infections, and problems with the immune system. Labyrinthitis is relatively common in adults between the ages of 30 and 60. The most common type of labyrinthitis is a viral labyrinthitis. In people who have a cold or flu, the infection can spread from the nose, mouth and airways to the inner ear. Labyrinthitis often affects only one ear.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have labyrinthitis. Labyrinthitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the labyrinth, which is the innermost part of your ear. The labyrinth consists of two parts: the cochlea and the vestibular system. The cochlea transmits sounds from your ear to the brain and therefore plays a vital role in the hearing process. The vestibular system represents a group of fluid-filled tubes that contribute to maintaining balance. Inflammation of the labyrinth will cause varying degrees of hearing and balance problems. A diagnosis is based on your symptoms, a physical examination and hearing tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have labyrinthitis. Labyrinthitis is an ear disorder that refers to irritation and swelling of the part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. The labyrinth is important for both hearing and balance, so inflammation of the labyrinth will cause dizziness, vertigo and hearing problems. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and often occur suddenly. Treatment will depend on the cause of the labyrinthitis and may include antihistamines, dizziness medications, nausea and vomiting medications, and antiviral medications. It can take up to a few weeks for the symptoms of labyrinthitis to disappear completely.