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Diagnosis of Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is diagnosed by combining the patient’s symptoms, a focused physical examination, and selective testing to rule out other causes of dizziness and hearing problems. The condition involves inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth,…
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Causes of Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis develops when the inner ear labyrinth becomes inflamed, usually because of an infection or another process that irritates the delicate structures responsible for hearing and balance. In practical terms, the condition arises when…
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Symptoms of Labyrinthitis
What are the symptoms of labyrinthitis? The condition most often produces a sudden onset of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, balance disturbance, and hearing-related symptoms such as hearing loss or tinnitus. These symptoms arise because inflammation…
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What is Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is inflammation of the labyrinth, the fluid-filled sensory apparatus of the inner ear that helps control balance and, in some cases, hearing. The condition develops when inflammatory changes disrupt the normal operation of…
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Symptoms of Mastitis
The symptoms of mastitis are usually centered on inflammation of breast tissue: localized breast pain, warmth, redness, swelling, and a firm or tender area, often accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, and…
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What is Mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, most often involving the milk-producing glands and the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. It commonly arises during lactation, when milk is being actively produced and…
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FAQ about Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder that can affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body. This FAQ explains what Marfan syndrome is, why it happens, how…