Labyrinthitis

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Ear anatomy

Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis

• 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)

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

Review Date: 08/03/2006
Reviewed By: 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.