Labyrinthitis can be cured, which depends on its cause and the correct treatment, with the use of medicines, such as Betaistin, and physical therapy exercises, for example.
This disease happens due to an inflammation of the labyrinth, which is a structure of the inner ear, causing symptoms such as loss of balance, dizziness, dizziness, ringing in the ear, vomiting and nausea and usually occurs when the nerve that follows inside the inner ear is infected by a virus or bacteria.
Despite this, labyrinthitis is the term popularly used to describe any case of vertigo, which can have several causes, such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV, which is the most common cause of vertigo, vestibular neuritis, tumors, migraine and Meniere's disease, for example. Better understand what it is and how to identify labyrinthitis.
Treatment for labyrinthitis
After confirming the cause of the vertigo, by investigating the symptoms and performing a physical examination, the otorhinologist will indicate the best treatment for each case, which may be:
- Vestibular rehabilitation exercises and physical therapy, very important in cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular neuritis; Use of medications, such as Betaistin and Flunarizine, which help to control vertigo caused by labyrinth dysfunctions; Treatment of diseases that may be triggering vertigo, such as using antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to treat infections, undergoing rehabilitation for neurological diseases, such as migraine, stroke or multiple sclerosis, in addition to psychotherapy sessions and use of antidepressants or anxiolytics, for cases of anxiety, depression and phobias, for example.
In addition, it is very important to pay attention to the diet when treating labyrinthitis, as it can be made worse by foods, such as those high in sugar, stimulating drinks such as coffee, cola and mate tea, and alcoholic beverages, for example, which should be avoided.
Find out in more detail how the treatment for labyrinthitis is done.
Watch the following video and learn about exercises that can relieve dizziness:
Natural treatment options
Some great ways to enhance the treatment of labyrinthitis guided by the doctor, are:
- Eat an anti-inflammatory diet, rich in omega-3 foods such as salmon, sardines or chia seeds, for example, and vegetables, as they are rich in antioxidants. Learn more about the labyrinthitis diet; Drinking Ginkgo Biloba tea, as this plant improves blood circulation in the brain, relieving symptoms such as dizziness and nausea; Make alternative therapies, such as meditation and yoga, which help to combat stress and anxiety, which worsen labyrinthitis; Do acupuncture, as it promises to stimulate specific points on the body that can relieve dizziness.
In addition, it is important to avoid smoking, as smoking is also responsible for triggering symptoms and making it difficult to treat this disease.
