Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuritis


Overview and Facts about Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuritis

Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis occur when irritation, inflammation or infection of your inner ear affects the vestibular nerves.

These nerves are what control part of your balance system, so issues with them can cause vertigo and imbalance. Usually, labyrinthitis is not a chronic condition, meaning that symptoms disappear after a few weeks.

The main difference between vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis is that labyrinthitis also affects hearing. While bacterial and viral infections can cause labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, often times an underlying cause of the condition is not identified.

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