KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 1 No 5 (2022): KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science

Otitis Media Complications: Labyrinthitis

Fajry Nurhadi (Universitas Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2022

Abstract

Background: Otitis media is an inflammation of part or all of the middle ear mucosa, eustachian tube, mastoid antrum and mastoid cells. Otitis media has many complications, one of which is extra-cranial complications such as labyrinthitis. Objective: To know more about labyrithitis and how to treat patients with labyrinthitis in otitis media. Method: This article was written using various sources from scientific journals and medical e-books. Source searches are carried out on the online portal of journal publications such as pdf drive, National Centre for Biotechnology Information/NCBI. Result and Discussion: Labyrinthitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear which is usually accompanied by vertigo, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and hearing loss to hearing loss. Treatment of labyrinthitis caused by viral in outpatients can be done by meeting fluid needs and adequate rest. In labyrinthitis caused by bacteria, topical antibiotic drops should be prescribed. Conclusion: Labyrinthitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. Patients with labyrinthitis are usually accompanied by vertigo, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and hearing loss to hearing loss. The causes themselves are very diverse, such as viruses, bacteria, autoimmune, and even syphilis.

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kesans

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Subject

Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...