Labyrinthitis is a very annoying disorder, whoever suffers from it feels that everything is spinning, making it difficult to stand.
It is an inflammation that affects a structure of the ear called the labyrinth, hence its name labyrinthitis.
Labyrinthitis: A disorder related to balance
Balance is a capacity that we have thanks to the integration of various structures of the nervous system, mainly the inner ear, pathways from the whole body through the spinal cord and the cerebellum.
The ear obtains information about the spatial location of the head, which is corroborated by the information obtained by the eyes. In the skin, muscles and bones there are receptors that transmit information about the spatial location of each and every part of the body, called proprioception.
All this information reaches the brain stem and cerebellum, allowing the location of each structure in space to be established, which allows making reflex adjustments to the tone of the muscles that allow us to maintain the postures that finally allow us to have balance.
When this information is not accurate or is altered by some disorder, loss of balance occurs.
Causes of labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is due to impaired function of the ear, which can be due to many causes, the main ones include:
Inner ear infections, most commonly viral in origin. It is very common for this disorder to occur a few days after presenting a cold or flu.
Local blood vessel alterations, which is associated with disorders such as arteriosclerosis, cigarette smoking, as well as alteration in blood sugar or fat levels.
Use of some medications, labyrinthitis may be a side effect due to the use of medications to treat other conditions, mainly aspirin, some diuretic-type medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure, aminoglycoside-type antibiotics (gentamicin, amikacin) and some drugs to treat cancer.
There are some factors that, although they are not a direct cause of the problem, are capable of increasing the risk of it occurring. These include high stress levels, cigarette smoking, drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages, and having a tendency to develop nasal allergies.
Symptoms of labyrinthitis
In the case of the inner ear, it can be affected by various causes, which ultimately leads to confusion on the part of the brain about its correct location.
This causes very uncomfortable symptoms such as spinning or spinning sensation, unsteady walking, wobbling, and falling. This is also associated with the presence of ringing in the ears, nausea and even vomiting.
All these annoyances usually last several days. It is estimated that on average a labyrinthitis attack can last for 2 or 3 weeks.
Treatment of labyrinthitis
There are several medications that are helpful when treating labyrinthitis. The most used are the antivertiginosos among which is betahistidine.
It is a molecule that has the ability to increase blood flow in the inner ear, which improves the oxygenation of cells at that level, helping them to normalize their functioning.
Symptomatic treatment
Discomforts such as nausea and vomiting make those with this disorder very uncomfortable, and can even lead to complications with the development of a state of dehydration.
For this reason, it is necessary to complement the treatment with drugs such as metoclopramide, used to control nausea and vomiting. It is even good practice to start this medication intramuscularly and, once the patient stops vomiting, start the other medications orally.
Treatment of associated conditions
When treating labyrinthitis, it is important to identify and resolve the cause that initially led to the ear involvement.
Many times it is an infection, although other problems must be ruled out, such as the presence of some tumors or neurological involvement of the auditory nerve due to injuries that affect its circulation, as occurs in infarcts or intracranial hemorrhages.
This can lead to the need to prescribe antibiotics or medications that have an effect on local circulation.
Other measures to be taken by the patient
Labyrinthitis requires home rest. The person affected by this condition should rest in bed until they regain stability. It is helpful to keep your eyes closed and remain motionless, in this way the vertigo disappears.
At the beginning, it is recommended to avoid movements, especially of the head and to carry out actions that warrant fixing the eyes such as reading or watching television.
Glucagon is released overnight and between meals and is important in maintaining the body’s sugar and fuel balance. It signals the liver to break down its starch or glycogen stores and helps to form new glucose units and ketone units from other substances. It also promotes the breakdown of fat in fat cells. Cera Care Customer Reviews
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Cera Care Customer Reviews-Why do I keep getting labyrinthitis?
by fiona basil (2021-05-19)
Labyrinthitis is a very annoying disorder, whoever suffers from it feels that everything is spinning, making it difficult to stand.
It is an inflammation that affects a structure of the ear called the labyrinth, hence its name labyrinthitis.
Labyrinthitis: A disorder related to balance
Balance is a capacity that we have thanks to the integration of various structures of the nervous system, mainly the inner ear, pathways from the whole body through the spinal cord and the cerebellum.
The ear obtains information about the spatial location of the head, which is corroborated by the information obtained by the eyes. In the skin, muscles and bones there are receptors that transmit information about the spatial location of each and every part of the body, called proprioception.
All this information reaches the brain stem and cerebellum, allowing the location of each structure in space to be established, which allows making reflex adjustments to the tone of the muscles that allow us to maintain the postures that finally allow us to have balance.
When this information is not accurate or is altered by some disorder, loss of balance occurs.
Causes of labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is due to impaired function of the ear, which can be due to many causes, the main ones include:
There are some factors that, although they are not a direct cause of the problem, are capable of increasing the risk of it occurring. These include high stress levels, cigarette smoking, drinking large amounts of alcoholic beverages, and having a tendency to develop nasal allergies.
Symptoms of labyrinthitis
In the case of the inner ear, it can be affected by various causes, which ultimately leads to confusion on the part of the brain about its correct location.
This causes very uncomfortable symptoms such as spinning or spinning sensation, unsteady walking, wobbling, and falling. This is also associated with the presence of ringing in the ears, nausea and even vomiting.
All these annoyances usually last several days. It is estimated that on average a labyrinthitis attack can last for 2 or 3 weeks.
Treatment of labyrinthitis
There are several medications that are helpful when treating labyrinthitis. The most used are the antivertiginosos among which is betahistidine.
It is a molecule that has the ability to increase blood flow in the inner ear, which improves the oxygenation of cells at that level, helping them to normalize their functioning.
Symptomatic treatment
Discomforts such as nausea and vomiting make those with this disorder very uncomfortable, and can even lead to complications with the development of a state of dehydration.
For this reason, it is necessary to complement the treatment with drugs such as metoclopramide, used to control nausea and vomiting. It is even good practice to start this medication intramuscularly and, once the patient stops vomiting, start the other medications orally.
Treatment of associated conditions
When treating labyrinthitis, it is important to identify and resolve the cause that initially led to the ear involvement.
Many times it is an infection, although other problems must be ruled out, such as the presence of some tumors or neurological involvement of the auditory nerve due to injuries that affect its circulation, as occurs in infarcts or intracranial hemorrhages.
This can lead to the need to prescribe antibiotics or medications that have an effect on local circulation.
Other measures to be taken by the patient
Labyrinthitis requires home rest. The person affected by this condition should rest in bed until they regain stability. It is helpful to keep your eyes closed and remain motionless, in this way the vertigo disappears.
At the beginning, it is recommended to avoid movements, especially of the head and to carry out actions that warrant fixing the eyes such as reading or watching television.
Glucagon is released overnight and between meals and is important in maintaining the body’s sugar and fuel balance. It signals the liver to break down its starch or glycogen stores and helps to form new glucose units and ketone units from other substances. It also promotes the breakdown of fat in fat cells. Cera Care Customer Reviews