Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the ear labyrinth (system ofcavities and channels that form the inner ear) and cause loss ofbalance. Located in rock temporal bone, the labyrinth is in contactwith the middle ear, central nervous system and meninges.
It shows vertijelor labyrinthitis, accompanied by nausea, vomitingand malaise. Vertigo is a subjective sensation of movement ofnearby objects and of oneself, which can be felt as a mildinstability, in serious cases going to feel strong rotation.
Labyrinthitis can affect one or both ears. In most cases, acuteepisode lasts a few days and weeks. Spontaneous recovery isprevalent, however, the appellant is common, especially in the firstfive years after the first episode. In rare cases, the episode maylast for months or even years.
Loss of vestibular function and / or hearing as a result of bacteriallabyrinthitis is severe and permanent.
Labyrinthitis may occur at any age, although incidence is a 40 year old patients.
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