Labyrinthitis
Alternative Names
Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitisSymptoms
- Dizziness
- Abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), possibly severe, with nausea and vomiting
- Loss of balance, especially falling toward the affected side
- Hearing loss in the affected ear
- Ringing or other noises in the ears (tinnitus)
- Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus)
Exams and Tests
An ear examination may not reveal any problems. Tests will be done to rule out other causes of dizziness or vertigo. These may include:
- Head CT scan
- MRI scan
- Hearing testing (audiology/audiometry)
- Caloric stimulation (tests reflexes of the eye)
- Electronystagmography
- EEG
- Evoked auditory potential studies
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