Inner Ear Infection: What to Do When Ears Become Inflamed
The two most common types of inner ear infections are labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. Certain chronic conditions and disorders can impact this section of the ear and cause inflammation. Vestibular Neuritis Vestibular neuritis is inflammation that impacts the eighth cranial nerveyourvestibular nerve. Cavan Images / Getty Images The vestibular nerve carries signals about balance and equilibrium from your inner ear to your brain. Viral infections or chronic disorders likeMeniere’s diseaseandBell’s palsyare most often the cause of vestibular neuritis....