I have been diagnosed with a condition called labyrinthitis! What is that? Well, to start, it involves neither a Minotaur nor David Bowie.
David Bowie ~ Labyrinth (1986)
vinyl LP album cover
photo by Styrous®
Labyrinthitis is an inner ear disorder. The two vestibular nerves in the inner ear
send information to the brain about spatial navigation and balance
control. When one of these nerves becomes inflamed, it creates a
condition known as labyrinthitis.
Otitis media and interna are Latin names for inflammation of the ear chambers
located behind the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and involve about 50% of
all cases of acute vestibular disease. The middle ear is the region
located directly behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum). It is made of
the different bones and nerves responsible for the diffusion of the
sound coming from the outer ear to the brain. The middle ear is
connected to the nasal cavity by the Eustachian tube, an opening that
enables the adjustment of the air pressure inside the middle ear. It is
responsible for balance.
Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and loss of hearing. Vertigo,
another symptom, is a type of dizziness marked by the sensation of
moving, even though there's no motion. It can interfere with driving,
working, and other activities. Medications and self-help techniques can
lessen the severity of vertigo.
The vestibulo-ocular reflex is a reflex, where activation of the vestibular system causes eye movement. This reflex functions to stabilize images on the retinas (in yoked vision) during head movement by producing eye movements in the direction opposite to head movement, thus preserving the image on the center of the visual field(s).
The vestibulo-ocular reflex is a reflex, where activation of the vestibular system causes eye movement. This reflex functions to stabilize images on the retinas (in yoked vision) during head movement by producing eye movements in the direction opposite to head movement, thus preserving the image on the center of the visual field(s).
Push-pull system of the semicircular canals: for a horizontal head movement to the right, the result is a compensatory movement of the eyes.
Several factors can cause this condition, including infections and viruses. Prompt treatment should be received for any ear infections, but there’s no known way to prevent labyrinthitis.
The
treatment for labyrinthitis usually involves using medications to
control symptoms. Most people find relief from symptoms within one
to three weeks and achieve full recovery in one to six months.
As long as the world is turning and spinning,
we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.
Styrous® ~ Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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