LABYRINTHITIS
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THE LABYRINTHitis
What Is Labyrinthitis?
Symptoms of Labyrinthitis.
Symptoms include dizziness, vertigo, nausea, and loss of hearing. Vertigo (the sensation of moving when you are not) can interfere with driving, working, and other activities. Medications and self-help techniques can lessen the severity of your vertigo.Several factors can cause this condition, including infections and viruses. You should receive prompt treatment for any ear infections, but there is no known way to prevent labyrinthitis.
Treatment for Labyrinthitis
Symptoms can be relieved with medications, including:
- antihistamines like Clarinex (prescription) or Allegra, Benadryl, and Claritin (over-the-counter)
- medications that can reduce dizziness and nausea, such as Antivert
- sedatives like diazepam
- corticosteroids like prednisone
Treatment usually involves using medications to control your symptoms. Most people find relief from symptoms within a couple of weeks and achieve full recovery in a month or two.
Patient education
2.) If the patient should happen to experience any type of drainage or worsening of symptoms seek medical attention, to prevent permanent hearing loss.
Information from http://www.healthline.com/health/labyrinthitis
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How labyrinthitis develops
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