The GP said it was a sinus infection and prescribed Augmentin. After 3 weeks with no improvement another Doctor at the office said to stop taking the Augmentin since it was probably viral. The next morning I had severe nausea, headache, and I had no balance. I went to the ER where I was diagnosed with labyrinthitis. Thanks for any advice that you can give me.
Bacterial labyrinthitis is rare and incapacitating.
It usually is the result of chronic untreated infection of the ear and can quickly lead to meningitis. Many viral disease can cause inner ear dysfunction and are by far and away the most likely cause of infectious inner ear disturbance. I would seek the opinion of an otolaryngologist. OFCN is not engaged in the rendering of professional medical services. The information contained on this system or any other OFCN system should not supplant individual professional consultation.