14CR Local News Friday 12/18/20
Today is Day 24 of Beth Vertigo BethVertigo2020
Dr. Maddox E.N.T. Appointment Report from Thursday 12/17/20 :
* Labyrinthitis of both ears (The two vestibular nerves in your inner ear send your brain information about your spatial navigation and balance control. When one of these nerves becomes inflamed, it creates a condition known as labyrinthitis. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea)
* Meniere's disease of both ears (Symptoms of Meniere's disease appear to be the result of an abnormal amount of fluid (endolymph) in the inner ear, but it isn't clear what causes that to happen. Factors that affect the fluid, which might contribute to Meniere's disease, include: Improper fluid drainage, perhaps because of a blockage or anatomic abnormality, or Abnormal immune response, or Viral infection or Genetic predisposition )
* Vertigo of Central Origin
* Benign paroxysmal vertigo of both ears
* Vestibular neuronitis of both ears (inflammation of the vestibular nerve)
* Rx Change: Stop Steroids Begin Meclizine 12.5mg 4 times daily and Follow up appointment scheduled in 4 weeks 01/14/21 .
* Beth said she failed physical tests (walking with one foot in front of other - drunk test, and other tests ) Dr. said all symptoms Beth is having line up with diagnosis: Inflamed inner ear canal
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