Labyrinthitis

Infection of that part of the inner ear responsible for balance, usually caused by a virus spreading up from the Eustachian tube. Symptoms are Dizziness (everything spinning around) and Nausea & Vomiting, usually aggravated by head movements and relieved by lying down somewhere quiet. Since infection is viral, conventional medicine can only offer tranquillisers or drugs to stop the nausea and vomiting. A chronic form of Labyrinthitis does exist and seems to be part of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A similar syndrome may occur as a result of problems at the top of the neck. See an osteopath or physiotherapist. Typically an attack lasts about 3 weeks, but homeopathic treatment can shorten this.

Specific remedies to be taken once every hour, then less frequently, for up to 12 doses

• Dizziness made worse by looking down Phosphorus 30c
• Dizziness made worse by lying down or turning head sideways Conium 30c
• Dizziness, feeling weak and trembly Gelsemium 30c
• Dizziness, with a feeling of fullness and congestion in affected ear, made worse by sudden movements Belladonna 30c
• Vomiting brought on by eye movements Bryonia 30c
• Dizziness made worse by looking up Calcarea 30c
• Dizziness made worse by downward body movements Borax 30c
• Dizziness accompanied by headache and constipation Natrum mur. 30c
  

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