LABRINTHITIS AND VESTIBULAR NEURITIS
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear. Vestiblular neuritis is caused by the inflammation of the nerves that inner ear to the brain.
These disorders are caused by viruses that infect the nerves that connect the brain to the inner ear. The virus is called herpes virus. It causes the inflammation and swelling of the vestibular nerves. Even the bacteria from the middle ear causes the labyrinthitis.
These disorders are caused by viruses that infect the nerves that connect the brain to the inner ear. The virus is called herpes virus. It causes the inflammation and swelling of the vestibular nerves. Even the bacteria from the middle ear causes the labyrinthitis.
Symptoms
The symptoms for the labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis and are the dizziness or vertigo, causes imbalance and nausea. These disorders are rarely observed. The symptoms are not observed in a timely fashion, but occur rarely. It is observed when you move suddenly.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is all based on the symptoms. The health provider asks you about the symptoms and examines you. If the problem gets worse ,then the treatment procedure will be started where the patient needs to undergo the following tests.
- A hearing test
- An ENG TEST (Electronystagmogram).
- An MRI scan.
- Blood test to check for diabetes, thyroid disorders, vascular diseases
Treatment and Recovery
If they are any signs of illness you will be prescribed medicines by your health care providers. The treatment is usually done for nausea or labrynthitis. If there is any infection, you will be treated for the infection. There is no known way to completely prevent the infections of the inner ear caused by virus.
It usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to recover from vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis. You will probably need bed rest for 1 or 2 weeks. You may be left with some mild dizziness when you move your head, which can last for several years.
It usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to recover from vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis. You will probably need bed rest for 1 or 2 weeks. You may be left with some mild dizziness when you move your head, which can last for several years.
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