Inner
Ear Infection: Also Known as Labyrinthitis
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Your ear is a fascinating organ that allows you
to hear a loved one’s voice, listen to music, and heed the
sound of oncoming traffic. Your ear accomplishes these important
functions with three different parts: the inner ear, the middle
ear, and the outer ear. Each of these parts may become inflamed
or infected when exposed to allergens, microscopic invaders, or
injuries. When a child gets an ear infection, it is often a middle
ear infection. Another type of ear infection is an inflammation
of the inner ear. This is called an inner ear infection, or Labyrinthitis. Located
deep inside the ear canal, the inner ear contains the organs you
need for hearing and balance. One of these organs is the labyrinth,
a fluid-filled network of tiny canals. Half of the labyrinth helps
send sound signals to the brain. The other half of the labyrinth
helps your brain understand the position and movement of your head.
An inner ear infection or labyrinthitis occurs when the canals and
channels of the labyrinth become infected and swollen.
When a child or
adult has an inner ear infection or labyrinthitis, one major symptom
is vertigo. Worse than feeling dizzy, vertigo is a sensation of
spinning or whirling that may lead to nausea and vomiting. Vertigo
caused by an inner ear infection or labyrinthitis will usually subside
in several days or weeks. However, for a month or longer, sudden
head movement can bring back feelings of vertigo. Other inner
ear infection symptoms are temporary hearing loss, mild headache,
and ringing in the ears.
The cause of an
inner ear infection or labyrinthitis is sometimes a mystery. It
can be caused by a bacterial middle ear infection which spreads
to the inner ear. Then, if the inner ear infection spreads further
inside the head, it may reach the lining of the brain and turn into
a much more serious condition called meningitis.
When not caused
by a middle ear infection, an inner ear infection or labyrinthitis
may come from a flu or cold virus, head trauma, ear trauma, allergies,
or even a tumor. If the symptoms of an inner ear infection or labyrinthitis
are severe or last for more than a few weeks, you or your child
may be suffering from a more serious condition that requires immediate
attention.
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