Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

When your inner ear gets infected or inflamed, it can cause a type of balance disorder known as labyrinthitis. Sometimes you can get it when you have an upper respiratory infection, like the flu.

It’s an inflammation of part of your inner ear. It’s usually caused by viral infections and sometimes by bacterial infections. Having a cold or flu can trigger it, and you’re more likely to get it if ...

Occupational exposure to noise and/or vibrations is associated with the presence of vertigo, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. A history of gout is ...

Q: Would you please discuss labyrinthitis? I am an 81-year-old female and have been troubled with this for several months. I have improved, but I still have balance problems and a full feeling in my ...

A LTHOUGH the internal ear or labyrinth of man's body is so small that it may be placed within a hazel-nut of moderate size, it contains two organs of the first importance—one for the recognition of ...

Most patients with Meniere disease (MD) who undergo cochlear implantation (CI) in the MD-affected ear have stability or improvement of vestibular symptoms, according to a study published in the ...

Vertigo causes a sensation of spinning, and it can significantly affect a person’s ability to do day-to-day activities. Certain exercises may help to manage vertigo. Vertigo may stem from an issue ...