Labyrinthitis is an inner ear disorder that causes inflammation in the inner ear. Symptoms of labyrinthitis begin quickly and can be quite intense for several days. They usually begin to fade afterward, but they can come up when you move your head suddenly. This condition doesn’t usually cause pain.
Symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Loss of balance
- Nausea and vomiting
- Tinnitus, which is characterized by a ringing or buzzing in your ear
- Loss of hearing in the high-frequency range in one ear
- Difficulty focusing your eyes
In very rare cases, complications can include permanent hearing loss.
Labyrinthitis can occur at any age. A variety of factors can cause labyrinthitis, including:
- Respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis
- Viral infections of the inner ear
- Stomach viruses
- Herpes viruses
- Bacterial infections, including bacterial middle ear infections
- Infectious organisms, such as the organism that causes Lyme disease
If you have any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with us and get professional help.
Call us at 915 – 503 – 1333