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Suggest Treatment For Labyrinthitis

Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017

Question: I have been experiencing tinnitus for years nothing to bad but in the last 2 weeks seems to be increasing. I do not feel like i have an ear infection. I do use ear buds at the guy try too keep them lower when Im running. Has been disruptive to my hearing a bit. understanding tv a bit different. some days a little worse then others, started taking magnesium i heard that can help. I have not gotten water in the ear or flown recently. Yesterday it was making me a little off balance. Not sure if I should see a dr or what to do. Makes me nervous as I have hearing loss in the family.

Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Might be suffering from Labyrinthitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

Looking at your symptoms,you might be suffering from Inner ear Labyrinthitis (inflammation in the sense organ of hearing and equilibrium in the inner ear). Viral infection might be a cause.

You may find relief by taking medicine like Tablet Betahistine. It will help in Giddiness problem and may also help in Tinnitus.

Also it would be advisable to have a hearing test called Pure Tone Audiometry to know the type and extent of hearing loss.

Avoid listening to loud sounds.

If the tinnitus is disturbing in the night, then you may hear to white noise tinnitus masking sounds.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer you in case of any follow-up questions.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)

Thank you for your suggestion, do you feel that i should go see a dr to maybe get on an antibiotic? if so what time of dr do you recommend? ENT or regular practitioner?

Thank you XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi,you may consult an ENT specialist doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for your follow up question.

I think at present,there is no role of antibiotics.

You may consult an ENT specialist doctor.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad