Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis

     * Introduction
     * Classification
     * Signs and symptoms
     * Causes and Risk Factors
     * Treatment
     * Measures to prevent

Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the ear labyrinth (system of cavities and channels that form the inner ear) and cause loss of balance. Located in rock temporal bone, the labyrinth is in contact with the middle ear, central nervous system and meninges.


It shows vertijelor labyrinthitis, accompanied by nausea, vomiting and malaise. Vertigo is a subjective sensation of movement of nearby objects and of oneself, which can be felt as a mild instability, in serious cases going to feel strong rotation.


Labyrinthitis can affect one or both ears. In most cases, acute episode lasts a few days and weeks. Spontaneous recovery is prevalent, however, the appellant is common, especially in the first five years after the first episode. In rare cases, the episode may last for months or even years.


Loss of vestibular function and / or hearing as a result of bacterial labyrinthitis is severe and permanent.
Labyrinthitis may occur at any age, although incidence is a 40 year old patients.