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Labyrinthitis - Symptom
Alternative Names
Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis
Symptoms:
- Dizziness
- Abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), possibly severe, with nausea and vomiting
- Loss of balance, especially falling toward the affected side
- Hearing loss in the affected ear
- Ringing or other noises in the ears (tinnitus)
- Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)
Signs and tests:
An ear examination may not reveal any problems. Tests will be done to rule out other causes of dizziness or vertigo. These may include:
- Head CT scan
- MRI scan
- Hearing testing (audiology/audiometry)
- Caloric stimulation (tests reflexes of the eye)
- Electronystagmography
- EEG
- Evoked auditory potential studies
- Reviewed last on: 8/3/2006
- Alden J. Pearl, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center atBrooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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