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Can Taking Metformin Cause Labyrinthitis?
Labyrinthitis is an ear disorder that involves irritation and swelling of the inner ear.
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Alternative Names
Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis; Neuronitis - vestibular; Vestibular neuronitis; Viral neurolabyrinthitis; Vestibular neuritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The are likely many causes of labyrinthitis. It commonly occurs after an ear infection (
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Labyrinthitis
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