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Question: For about the last week I have a difficult time maintaing my balance. I feel as I am about to fall when on my feet. I am nauseated most of the time and no appetite, I was diagnosed as having a condition that started with Lab(something), back some years before and treated with Dimetapp and Ampicillin. Could this possibly be the same?
Brief Answer:
Hello. The term is labyrinthitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Labyrinthitis--inflammation of the hair cells of the cochlea of the inner ear--causes vertigo--either a feeling of spinning around or of loss of balance, or both.
It sounds like you were treated before for a middle ear infection that can also cause labyrinthitis.
That said, this could also be a sign of a transient ischemic attack or an actual stroke, so you need to see a doctor(preferably Neurologist) for a full workup without any further delay.
Please let me know if you need more information .
Regards
Hello. The term is labyrinthitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Labyrinthitis--inflammation of the hair cells of the cochlea of the inner ear--causes vertigo--either a feeling of spinning around or of loss of balance, or both.
It sounds like you were treated before for a middle ear infection that can also cause labyrinthitis.
That said, this could also be a sign of a transient ischemic attack or an actual stroke, so you need to see a doctor(preferably Neurologist) for a full workup without any further delay.
Please let me know if you need more information .
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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