 |
print the page |  |
email the page |  |
|
- What is labyrinthitis?
- Symptoms of labyrinthitis
- Causes of labyrinthitis
- Prevention of labyrinthitis
- Risk factors for labyrinthitis
- Complications of labyrinthitis
- When to see a doctor about labyrinthitis
- Diagnosis of labyrinthitis
- Conventional treatment of labyrinthitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of labyrinthitis
- Living with labyrinthitis
- Caring for someone with labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is initially diagnosed through the following tests:
- Medical history - the doctor will ask a series of questions about your symptoms (especially the duration and severity), your family medical history (if anyone else has similar symptoms) and some questions about whether you smoke or have any other risk factors associated with this condition
- Physical examination - the ear will be examined by the doctor to determine if there is any obvious swelling or other symptoms of inection. Your doctor may also try to reproduce symptoms (dizziness, nausea) by moving your head from side to side really quickly (but safely)
Advertisement
If the initial tests are not conclusive, or if symptoms are quite severe, then further tests will be requested:
- Hearing test - a hearing test may be performed to determine if there is any hearing loss and whether it is temporary or permanent
- Other diagnostic imaging tests - other imaging tests such as MRI and CAT scans can be performed to get an image of the middle ear. These tests provide a more detailed view of the inner ear and will show if there is any damage or inflammation to the middle ear
- Referrals - if symptoms do not resolve, a referral is given to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist who can perform further testing
Advertisement
Sections: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
Related Articles
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
