inner ear infection

Deep auditory inflammation

An inner ear infection is inflammation of the innermost part of the ear, which controls hearing and balance.

Symptoms typically include vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and hearing problems.

The medical term is labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, depending on which structures are affected.

The doctor said my inner ear infection should clear up within a few weeks.

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