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- 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
There are a number of strategies which are recommended to help deal with labyrinthitis:
- Avoid alcohol - drinking excessive amounts of alcohol is associated with triggering and even causing symptoms of labyrinthitis, so limit intake of alcohol especially when the symptoms are most severe. People with any type of alcohol addiction should seek advice to help reduce their alcohol intake
- Drink fluids - it may be beneficial to drink more water, juice and herbal teas, as these will help to hydrate the middle ear and help it heal more quickly from the labyrinthitis
- Healthy diet - it is really important to have a healthy diet during a flare-up of labyrinthitis symptoms, as natural, unprocessed foods give the body and immune system the best chance of fighting off any infection or other cause of the labyrinthitis and heal. Especially beneficial are the dark green leafy vegetables, darker purple vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and legumes
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- Relaxation - it is really important to engage in some sort of relaxation strategy to help with long term or recurrent labyrinthitis symptoms, as they can cause anxiety and depression in some people
- Rest - adequate rest is really vital to help the body heal from labyrinthitis, especially if it is caused or triggered by a viral or bacterial infection. Rest allows the body and immune system to function more effectively without the burden of having to deal with other bodily processes at the same time as dealing with the labyrinthitis
- Sit still - holding the head still and in one position, can help to reduce the dizziness and unsteadiness associated with labyrinthitis. There are also some balance exercises which can be performed on a daily basis to further help with the symptoms
- Stop smoking - people who smoke need to give it up or at least try to smoke less during a labyrinthitis episode, as it will only make symptoms worse
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< 10: alternative treatment 12: caregiving > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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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.
