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Labyrinthitis

When I got sick on September 13th of 2017, I had no idea what was happening. A week later, I was diagnosed by my ENT with “Labyrinthitis.” This condition also gets lumped in with other vestibular conditions such as “Meniere’s Disease” or “Vestibular Neuritis,” etc. So, I should describe what Labyrinthitis is:

Inflammation of the inner ear.

According to Google:

Fewer than 200,000 U.S. cases per year.

Treatable by a medical professional.

Requires a medical diagnosis.

Lab tests or imaging not required.

Short-term:…

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Articles of Interest

Becoming a Bad Listener: Labyrinthitis, Vertigo, and “Passing”

For the past three weeks I have been sick with labyrinthitis. It started with a bout of vertigo while picking up some essentials at a local pharmacy and has since recurred in various other locations.

Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuritis

Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis are disorders resulting from an infection that inflames the inner ear or the nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain. The progression of these disorders are split into two phases...

My Doctor Has Just Diagnosed Me With an Ear Problem Which I Think Stars David Bowie

Vertigo is the main symptom of Labyrinthitis. It is caused usually by the cold or flu virus, and is an inflammation of the labyrinth in the inner ear. This is a new part of the body to me... the only Labyrinth I knew of, prior to this, is the one David Bowie leaps around wearing eye wateringly tight leggings.

Resources

VEDA

... we are the Vestibular Disorder Association or VeDA. For over 30 years, we’ve been a lifeline of support to anyone affected by vestibular (inner-ear and brain balance) disorders. We understand what you’re going through and will do whatever we can to help you on your road to recovery.

NHS

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection which affects your balance. It's sometimes called vestibular neuritis. It usually gets better by itself within a few weeks.

Spinning out of control

Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms presented to GPs, but with 350 potential causes, it can take years to get a correct diagnosis. Lucy Atkins reports

StatPearls

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear and typically presents with vertigo, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and/or hearing impairment/ loss. It is normally caused by a bacterial or viral infection. However, in some cases, it can be a manifestation of systemic autoimmune disease or HIV.

Why Doctors Dismiss Dizziness

It’s one of the most common medical complaints, but patients say many doctors don’t take it seriously.