Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis is a disorder of the inner ear. The membranous labyrinth of the sensory organs; such as the saccule, utricle, cochlea, and semicircular canals, are invaded by infectious microorganisms and damage the vestibular and auditory organs. (Boston, 2015) The vestibular nerves, of the inner ear, can also become inflamed and cause vertigo and dizziness. (Campellone, 2015) Vertigo is described as “feeling as if the room is spinning.” (Dizziness and vertigo, 2016) Equilibrium, a special sense, is affected by labyrinthitis this is what causes vertigo and loss of balance. Other symptoms of labyrinthitis include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears also known as tinnitus, loss of hearing, fainting, convulsing, slurred speech, fever, weakness, paralysis, double vision, and difficulty focusing the eyes. (Campellone,
Symptoms can be treated once the underlying cause is found. A full recovery can take several months. Antibiotics will be prescribed for an active infection. Antihistamines, such as Allegra and Benadryl, are suggested for allergies as well as medications, such as Antivert, which reduce dizziness and nausea. Corticosteroids and sedatives may also be prescribed in extreme cases. Other suggestions include avoiding quick or sudden movements and low lighting. Vertigo also affects your ability to drive and operating certain machinery. (Campellone, 2015)
References
Boston, Mark and Barry Strasnick. Labyrinthitis: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology. (2016, April 28). http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/856215-overview
Campellone, J. V., Neurology, D. of, Cooper, Review, N. J., Network, V. H., Zieve, D., & Ogilvie, I. (2015, August 13). Labyrinthitis: MedlinePlus medical encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001054.htm
Dizziness and vertigo. (2016, April 26). Retrieved from