10 Symptoms of Labyrinthitis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Dizziness
Dizziness is an impairment of someone’s stability and spatial perception. Many people often use the term dizziness to describe vertigo (the false perception of swaying or spinning surroundings), disequilibrium (the sensation of being off-balance), presyncope, and light-headedness, but it should not be confused with vertigo.
Causes of dizziness include inadequate blood or oxygen supply to the brain, loss of visual cues, and disorders of the inner ear. It also can be a side effect of some medications. Nausea and vomiting often develop because of dizziness. Some conditions associated with dizziness are Meniere’s disease labyrinthitis, BPPV, otitis media, acoustic neuroma, motion sickness, pregnancy, low blood pressure, and anemia.
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