{"id":2391,"date":"2022-05-07T08:38:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T12:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioex.impulsionmedia.com\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=2391"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:16:20","slug":"labyrinthitis-dizziness-vertigo","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/labyrinthitis-dizziness-vertigo\/","title":{"rendered":"Labyrinthitis, Dizziness, and Vertigo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Vertigo or dizziness: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n<p>Often confused, vertigo and dizziness are two distinct symptoms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vertigo<\/strong> is the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dizziness<\/strong> feels more like lightheadedness, as if you were on a boat or slightly intoxicated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These sensations result from conflicting signals sent to the brain by vision, the balance system (through body joints), and the vestibular system (located in the inner ear).<\/p>\n<h2>What can cause dizziness?<\/h2>\n<p>Dizziness is associated with various health conditions, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Muscle tension<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Muscle tension, stiffness, or movement dysfunctions<\/strong> in the neck can irritate nearby nerves, leading to dizziness and <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/headaches\/\">headaches<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Vestibular system impairments<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Vestibular system impairments<\/strong> (responsible for balance in the inner ear) can also cause dizziness. For example, altered function in one or both ears, called <strong>vestibular hypofunction<\/strong>, can send incorrect messages to the brain, affecting its ability to manage balance.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Concussions<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Concussions<\/strong> frequently cause dizziness, which usually subsides over time if the recovery process is properly followed. It is best to work with a physiotherapist who will guide you step-by-step on how and when to resume activities safely.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What can cause vertigo?<\/h2>\n<p>Vertigo results from specific impairments of the vestibular system located in the ear, which is responsible for balance. Conditions like <strong>benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)<\/strong> and <strong>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/strong> are examples. Contrary to popular belief, <strong>fatigue or overwork does not cause vertigo<\/strong> but may cause dizziness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>BPPV symptoms<\/strong> typically include intense but short-lived vertigo episodes triggered by changes in head position (for example, lying down in bed). BPPV often causes falls. BPPV occurs when small crystals, called <strong>otoliths<\/strong>, detach and float in the fluid of the ear\u2019s semicircular canals, which detect rotational head movements. These crystals cause the fluid to move abnormally fast, tricking the brain into thinking you are spinning rapidly. BPPV is more common among older adults but can happen at any age, especially after a fall or head trauma.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease symptoms<\/strong> involve recurrent vertigo episodes lasting several hours, sudden hearing loss, and\/or <strong>tinnitus<\/strong> (ringing or buzzing in the ears). M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is a highly debilitating vestibular condition. Diagnosis is made by an ENT specialist and usually involves several tests to rule out other vestibular disorders. Vestibular rehabilitation in physiotherapy is recommended to improve functional ability and safety.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What causes labyrinthitis?<\/h2>\n<p>Labyrinthitis is caused by a <strong>bacterial or viral infection<\/strong> that leads to inflammation of the vestibular system in the inner ear. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hearing loss<\/strong> or onset of <strong>tinnitus<\/strong> (ringing or buzzing in the ears);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of balance, nausea, and vomiting<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>Vertigo triggered by <strong>head or eye movements<\/strong>, such as reading or seeing moving objects like balloons or windshield wipers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Vestibular Neuritis (Neuronitis) vs. Labyrinthitis<\/h3>\n<p>Labyrinthitis is often confused with <strong>vestibular neuritis<\/strong> because they present similar symptoms. However, vestibular neuritis does <strong>not<\/strong> involve hearing-related symptoms (no hearing loss or tinnitus). It is typically caused by a viral infection.<\/p>\n<p>Although full recovery from labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis can take several weeks, you can progressively resume your activities as symptoms improve.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-calendrier-contenu condition\" href=\"https:\/\/reservation.physioextra.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"nul\">Book an appointment<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10224,"template":"","class_list":["post-2391","condition","type-condition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Vertigo and Dizziness : Causes and Treatments | PhysioExtra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dizziness and vertigo affect your balance. 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