Ear Infection- Inner

Inner Ear infection

INNER EAR INFECTION-

This is an infection of the ear’s labyrinth, a group of fluid-filled chambers that control balance. (labyrinthitis)

CAUSES-

  1. Bacterial Infection
  • It develops as a secondary effect of an acute middle-ear infection
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Secondary to tuberculosis or syphilis

2. Viral Infection—-

  • Arise independently or secondary to upper respiratory infections( colds or flu)

Symptoms And Signs–

  1. Early Symptoms—
  • Double Vision
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Inability to maintain proper balance.
  • Joint pain
  • Jumping Vision
  • Nausea
  • Neck pain
  • Photophobia
  • Ringing in the Ear
  • Severe vertigo
  • Vomiting

2. Advanced Symptoms 

  • Anxiety
  • Body developing intolerance towards heat and cold
  • Confusion and Jumbling
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Forgetfulness
  • Impaired or slurred speech
  • Motion Sickness
  • Pain in the ear
  • Panic
  • Temporary or in some cases permanent hearing loss

Treatment–    

  1. Vitamins and Minerals
  • Vitamin C (strengthens the immune systems)
  • Vitamins B6, B3 and B12 (improve the blood circulation towards ears)
  1. Garlic

 Few drops of warm garlic oil in ear(for pain relief)

  1. Ginger and Sesame Oil

Fresh ginger juice and sesame oil (in equal quantities )

  1. Headstands

Standing on head for some time, helps in the treatment of ear and sinus issues and also clears the Eustachian tubes.

  1. Olive Oil

Pour some drops of warm olive oil it into the ear. Rinse  ears well with warm water after some time.

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