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Labyrinthitis

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Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection.

It causes a delicate structure deep inside your ear called the labyrinth to become inflamed, which affects your hearing and balance.

Symptoms of labyrinthitis

The most common symptoms of labyrinthitis are:

  • feeling that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning (vertigo)
  • feeling or being sick
  • some hearing loss

These symptoms can vary in severity, with some people feeling that they can't stand upright.

Other symptoms of labyrinthitis may include:

  • mild headaches
  • ringing or humming in your ear(s) (tinnitus)
  • fluid or pus leaking out of your ear(s)
  • ear pain
  • changes in vision, such as blurred vision or double vision

The symptoms of labyrinthitis can be quite severe during the first week, but usually get better after a few weeks.

In some cases the symptoms can last longer and have a significant impact on your quality of life and ability to carry out everyday tasks.

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