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Patients with labyrinthitis are given antibiotics, either by mouth or intravenously to clear up the infection. They may also be given meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) for vertigo and nausea.
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What kind of ailment is labyrinthitis?
Labyrinthitis is a unique type of ailment. Labyrinthitis is an ailment that is meant for the inner part of the ears and a form of unilateral vestibular dysfunction.
What is another name for labyrinthitis?
Maze
What is an infection of the semicircular canals called?
labyrinthitis
How is labyrinthitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis of labyrinthitis is based on a combination of the patient's symptoms and history--especially a history of a recent upper respiratory infection. The doctor will test.
How can labyrinthitis be prevented?
The most effective preventive strategy includes prompt treatment of middle ear infections, as well as monitoring of patients with mumps, measles, influenza, or colds for signs of dizziness or hearing problems.
You have labyrinthitis got your MRI scan results today the secretary said they found nothing wrong what does this mean for your labyrinthitis nearly have it 2 months now?
This means that your symptoms, like vertigo or nystagmus, are not being caused by any brain abnormality like a brain tumor or Multiple Sclerosis. Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear and an MRI was probably done just to rule out any brain abnormalities. Labyrinthitis can last a few months and symptoms generally subside slowly.
What causes dizziness nausea and walking as if drunk?
Most of the patients suffer from labyrinthitis.
What is the prognosis for a patient with labyrinthitis?
Most patients with labyrinthitis recover completely, although it often takes five to six weeks for the vertigo to disappear completely and the patient's hearing to return to normal. In a few cases the hearing loss is permanent.
Should you cut out certain foods while you have Labyrnthitis?
No, I don't believe that cutting out any foods would help in the recovery from labyrinthitis
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the labyrinth?
Labyrinthotomy is surgical incision of the labyrinth.
What is another word for labyrinth?
This is an ear disorder. It involves swelling and irritation of the inner ear. Symptoms of labyrinthitis could include dizziness or vertigo, hearing loss in that ear, difficulty focusing the eyes, ringing in the ears, and/or nausea. Some things that can cause this condition include excessive alcohol intake, an ear infection, smoking, stress, allergies, and taking too much aspirin! There is no real synonym for this condition. It is just called labyrinthitis.
What is the scientific name for ear infection?
The name of an ear infection (otitis) depends on its location:Outer ear: otitis externa - this is usually a fungal infectionMiddle ear: otitis media - this is usually a bacterial infectionInner ear: otitis interna - aka labyrinthitis
