Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
Dizziness And Falling Asleep
Health Encyclopedia: Labyrinthitis
Alternative Names
Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis
Symptoms
- Dizziness
- Abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), possibly severe, with nausea and vomiting
-
Loss of balance
, especially falling toward the affected side
-
Hearing loss
in the affected ear
- Ringing or other noises in the ears (tinnitus)
-
Involuntary eye movements
(nystagmus)
Signs and tests
An ear examination may not re...
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