LABYRINTHITIS (Inflammation of the Labyrinth)

This is a Problem of Inner Ear and It is an inflammation of labyrinth. This is known as LABYRINTHITIS

Etiology and Risk Factors

• Heavy alcoholism
• Extreme stress
• Infections-bacterial, viral with in ear
• Smoke
• A history of allergies
• Respiratory disorders
• Bacterial infections.

Signs and Symptoms

• Loss of balance
• Dizziness
• Difficulty in focusing
• Tinnitus
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Paralysis
• Loss of Coordination and Control
• Double vision
• Convulsions
• Slurred speech
• Fainting.

Diagnostic Evaluation

• History collection
• Physical examination
• Hearing tests
• Blood test
• CT scan of head
• MRI Of Head
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Electronystagmography (ENT).

Management

• Antihistamines such as desloratadine (Clarinex)
• Reducing dizziness and nausea such as meclozine (Antivert)
• Sedatives such as diazepam