{"id":690,"date":"2021-09-23T14:28:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mccoyinstitute.org\/?p=690"},"modified":"2021-09-23T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:29:20","slug":"how-an-ear-infection-can-upset-your-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mccoyinstitute.org\/how-an-ear-infection-can-upset-your-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"How an Ear Infection Can Upset Your Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Feeling dizzy or losing your balance can be a terrifying experience that can prevent you from doing all that you want to do, whether that\u2019s running around the yard with your grandchildren, going for an evening stroll, or trying a new class at the Cecil Recreation Complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many causes of dizziness, with one common cause being an inner ear infection, known as labyrinthitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inner Ear and Balance Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The inner ear or labyrinth consists of two main parts. The cochlea is a small, snail-shaped structure filled with fluid and nerve endings responsible for sending sound signals to the brain. The vestibular system<\/a> provides a sense of balance and information about body position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an infection occurs these structures get inflamed which disrupts the flow of sensory information from the ear to the brain, causing dizziness, vertigo, and sometimes hearing loss<\/a>. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n