What is vestibular neuritis (labyrinthitis)?
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Labyrinthitis occurs when an organ in the inner ear, call the vestibular labyrinth, becomes swollen or inflamed. This can cause other physical problems because the vestibular labyrinth is responsible for your ability to balance, as well as your awareness of your head's position. You may experience dizziness or vertigo, which is the feeling that you are moving even when you are not. Labyrinthitis can also lead to nausea, vomiting, and balance problems.
Labyrinthitis occurs when an organ in the inner ear, call the vestibular labyrinth, becomes swollen or inflamed. This can cause other physical problems because the vestibular labyrinth is responsible for your ability to balance, as well as your... More -
Labyrinthitis occurs when an organ in the inner ear, call the vestibular labyrinth, becomes swollen or inflamed. This can cause other physical problems because the vestibular labyrinth is responsible for your ability to balance, as well as your awareness of your head's position. You may experience dizziness or vertigo, which is the feeling that you are moving even when you are not. Labyrinthitis can also lead to nausea, vomiting, and balance problems.
Labyrinthitis occurs when an organ in the inner ear, call the vestibular labyrinth, becomes swollen or inflamed. This can cause other physical problems because the vestibular labyrinth is responsible for your ability to balance, as well as your... More -
Healthwise answered:Vestibular neuritis is an inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which is located in the inner ear and carries balance signals from the inner ear to the brain. When this nerve is inflamed, it causes vertigo, which is a feeling of motion when there is no actual movement.
Vestibular neuritis often follows a cold or upper respiratory infection, which suggests that it is caused by a virus. It may also be caused by conditions that affect the circulatory system (blood flow) and the brain and central nervous system. Vestibular neuritis usually occurs in just one ear at a time.
Vertigo, the main symptom of vestibular neuritis, appears suddenly and is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Vertigo usually lasts for several days or weeks. In a few cases, it can take months to go away entirely. Vestibular neuritis does not lead to loss of hearing.
The inflammation that causes vestibular neuritis usually goes away on its own. The usual treatment is to rest until vertigo symptoms go away. Severe symptoms of vertigo may be reduced with medicines, such as antihistamines or sedatives.
Vestibular neuritis is an inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which is located in the inner ear and carries balance signals from the inner ear to the brain. When this nerve is inflamed, it causes vertigo, which is a feeling of motion when... More -
Dr. Eric Smouha of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Labyrinthitis is an acute inner ear infection that causes vertigo of sudden onset. The condition can be frightening, but is usually self-limited. Labyrinthitis needs to be differentiated from other more serious disorders, including acoustic neuroma. Early diagnosis and treatment of labyrinthitis almost always leads to a favorable outcome.
Labyrinthitis is an acute inner ear infection that causes vertigo of sudden onset. The condition can be frightening, but is usually self-limited. Labyrinthitis needs to be differentiated from other more serious disorders, including acoustic neuroma.... More
