When your inner ear is damaged suddenly and severely due to a viral infection or trauma, there are a lot of miserable symptoms that make life difficult: the room spins, nausea can be overwhelming, and you can bump walls when walking or even fall over. Once your balance starts to return in a few days you might notice a new and more long-lasting symptom—trouble finding your way. Inner ear damage interferes with mapping skills, and this can be long-lasting, although it gradually improves over months.
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