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Labyrinthitis Definition
Common names:
  • Infected Inner Ear
  • Inflamed Inner Ear
  • Inner Ear Infection
  • Labyrinthitis
A person with labyrinthitis has inflammation of the inner ear, which is called the labyrinth. This structure allows the body to maintain balance and equilibrium. Images

Inflammation causes the labyrinth to malfunction and send the wrong signals to the brain. These signals cause confusion with other messages that the brain receives about balance and equilibrium.

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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