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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
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Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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- Charles J, Fahridin S, Britt H. Vertiginous syndrome. Aust Fam Physician. 2008 May;37(5):299. Accessed 3 January 2009
- Du Y, Wu X, Li L. Mechanisms of bacterial meningitis-related deafness. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 2006; 3(1): Pages 115-118
- Hartnick CJ, Kim HH, Chute PM, Parisier SC. Preventing labyrinthitis ossificans: the role of steroids. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Feb;127(2):180-3
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Labyrinthitis Organisation (UK)
- Vestibular Disorders Organisation (USA)
- American Hearing Reserach Foundation (USA)
- National Library of Medicine - Labyrinthitis (USA)
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.