Labyrinthitis

Question 1

what

Answer 1

inflammation of bony labyrinth of inner ear

incl semicircular canals, vestibule, cochlea

Question 2

usually due to

Answer 2

viral UTRI

rarely - bacterial infection 2ry to otitis media, meningitis

Question 3

presentation

Answer 3

acute onset vertigo
hearing loss
tinnitus

Question 4

Mx

Answer 4

short term symptomatic treatment: prochloperazine, cyclizine, promethazine

antib if bacterial