{"id":3282,"date":"2021-03-17T08:34:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T12:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2021-12-27T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T13:59:11","slug":"what-is-labyrinthitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/en\/health-counsels\/what-is-labyrinthitis","title":{"rendered":"What Is Labyrinthitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"P68B1DB1-Normal1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span lang=\"EN-CA\">What Is Labyrinthitis?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640612172375{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The term labyrinthitis is often used to describe an episode of intense vertigo (sensation of spinning or being in motion). However, labyrinthitis is actually an uncommon problem, although it is often confused with other causes of vertigo.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>What is labyrinthitis exactly?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s an inflammation of the inner ear (the labyrinth, hence its name), which is often caused by a virus.<\/p>\n<p>The main symptoms are <strong>vertigo<\/strong> (spinning) lasting for more than 24 hours and <strong>hearing loss<\/strong> in the affected ear. Labyrinthitis is not a recurring problem; therefore, once it\u2019s cured, it should not happen again.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you are experiencing vertigo, an <strong><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">audiological assessment<\/span> <\/strong>may be needed to identify the cause of the symptoms. Hearing loss is sometimes the only way to differentiate labyrinthitis from another problem with similar symptoms.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Physicians<\/strong> need to know whether the patient\u2019s hearing has been impaired or not in order to diagnose labyrinthitis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An audiologist<\/strong> will be able to tell you the next steps to take if labyrinthitis is suspected. Some audiologists are also specifically trained to assess vestibular function.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>If you have any questions about your hearing or that of a loved one, our hearing health professionals will be happy to answer them.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>BY ISABELLE\u00a0 LANDRY, Audiologist, Polyclinique de l\u2019Oreille<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What Is Labyrinthitis? [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640612172375{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}&#8221;] The term labyrinthitis is often used to describe an episode of intense vertigo (sensation of spinning or being in motion). However, labyrinthitis is actually an uncommon problem, although it is often confused with other causes of vertigo. 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