Vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and inner ear damage

Vestibular neuritis: Viruses that damage balance

Viral infections can cause permanent damage. Learn more in this post.

Sudden inner ear damage

All inner ear-damaging disorders cause similar symptoms. We cover what to watch for.

What causes sudden inner ear damage?

Here are some common causes of this serious problem.

What does it feel like to have a damaging disorder?

A patient describes some of the symptoms this causes.

Damage to both ears

The symptoms of damage to both ears are different than when only one ear is damaged.

Dizziness: Video camera vision

The inner ears help keep your eyes focused when turning, so when they go bad, this symptom can arise.

Blink Turns: An exercise to tame blurred vision

You can learn to tame video camera vision, even when the damage is permanent.

Ask the Doctor: Long-lasting vertigo

Vertigo that last a long time is different from positional vertigo and is more likely due to damage.

Recovering from vestibular injury:  vision

Vision can be used to speed recovery from ear injury or infection.

Recovering from vestibular injury:  Visual tricks

Certain exercises can shorten your recovery from damage.

Recovering from vestibular injury: Use the power of position sensing

Feedback from your neck and limbs help you regain balance after injury.

Recovering from vestibular injury: Use the power of touch

Your hands and feet give you valuable feedback about balance.