Labyrinthitis is an inflammatory damage to the inner ear. It occurs as a result of infection or trauma. In Israel, both surgical and medical treatments for labyrinthitis are performed. The choice of treatment method depends on the underlying cause of its occurrence.
Causes
A common cause of labyrinthitis is otitis. In the bony structures of the cochlea, there are windows covered by membranes. This separates the middle ear from the inner ear. When the middle ear is inflamed, the membranes become permeable to infection from the tympanic area, and they are the cause of the serous inflammatory process. In serous inflammation, the membranes may rupture into the tympanic area, allowing various microorganisms to enter the inner ear.
Symptoms of Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is characterized by vestibular disturbances – dizziness, coordination impairments. Very common are complaints of a sensation of rotation of surrounding objects. During exacerbations, episodes can last from two minutes to several hours. These conditions are usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and facial skin hyperemia. Balance disturbances in labyrinthitis vary in severity: from loss of balance with slight body deviations to a complete inability to move independently.
Diagnosis of Labyrinthitis in Israel
The diagnosis of labyrinthitis in Israel is conducted with the participation of an otolaryngologist, neurologist, traumatologist, and venereologist. First, otoscopy is performed to identify any abnormalities in the tympanic membrane caused by inflammation or trauma. Radiography is also conducted, especially in cases of trauma. To clarify the presence of an inflammatory process caused by infection, an MRI of the brain is performed, and if necessary, a lumbar puncture is done. The causative infection that led to the disease is also identified.
Treatment of Labyrinthitis in Israel
Medical therapy for treating labyrinthitis in Israel is prescribed comprehensively. Anti-inflammatory, circulation-restoring, and hyposensitizing medications are used for treatment. Vestibulolitics are prescribed during episodes. Purulent labyrinthitis requires surgical intervention, with sanitation of the middle ear area.