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How to treat it
As the NHS explained, the symptoms of labyrinthitis usually subside within a few weeks.
“Treatment involves drinking plenty of fluid to avoid becoming dehydrated, bed rest, and medication to help you cope better with the symptoms,” explained the health site.
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Labyrinthitis is usually caused by a viral infection, in which case antibiotics will not help. But a person will be offered antibiotics if their doctor thinks their infection is bacterial, said the health body.
If the symptoms persist past three weeks, a person may need to be referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.
Source: Daily Express