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Labyrinthitis

What is Labyrinthitis?

Labyrinthitis is an inner ear infection characterized by inflammation of the labyrinth. The labyrinth is the inner ear system responsible for your hearing and sense of balance. When your labyrinth or one of the nerves inside your labyrinth is inflamed or irritated, hearing and balance can be affected

symptoms can include:

  • Loss of balance.
  • Dizziness.
  • Vertigo.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Blurry vision.
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Hearing loss.
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movements).

How Can Physiotherapy Help?

Physiotherapy is a very useful way of treating labyrinthitis. It can help relieve symptoms, Your physiotherapist will evaluate how best to approach your care and programme needed. We can help in lots of ways such as:

  • Minimise symptoms of dizziness
  • Improve balance
  • Reduce fatigue
  • Improve walking
  • Help to manage symptoms and return to normal actives

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