What are the best methods to cure Labyrinthitis?

I'm wondering if there are any particular methods or info I should know about Labryinthitis.
For more info, here's a wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinthit...

To summarize, it is a balance disorder.
The illness causes loss of balance, dizziness, etc, as well as side effects of depression.
my father appears to be suffering from it, but I'm not sure.
He will see a doctor soon; is there any info we should know of beforehand that may help us?

Thanks!

Hi Glenn

Here are some ideas on how to heal the issue. Laby is basically the same as Vertigo. Be sure he drinks up to a gallon of water a day and gets better nutrition.

Causes
Vertigo is caused by disturbances within the equilibratory system - ears, inner ear canals, the cranial nerves servicing the ears, the associated brain parts, and the eyes. The system is disturbed due to mild stress on the cranial nerves, middle ear infections, shingles, inflammation of the ear canals, obstruction in an ear tube, a tumor, or a nerve inflammation. All of these factors must be screened for and addressed before lasting relief from vertigo symptoms can be achieved.

Note: Vertigo can be an indication of a variety of other health problems. Prolonged or severe attacks of vertigo require immediate medical attention.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Avoid caffeine, chocolates, salt, fried foods, nicotine, drugs, alcohol, and aspartame (NutraSweet(TM)).

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy庐 is useful for calming accompanying stress. Scleranthus can also be helpful.

Herbs: Ginkgo biloba and ginger can be helpful. Take one 40 mg tablet of ginkgo or two capsules of ginger three times a day.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies include Gelsemium, Phosphorus, Cocculus, Aconite, Nat. mur., Sulfur, Silicea, Lycopodium, and Belladonna.

Lifestyle: Stay still during vertigo attacks and avoid rapid body movements, especially of the head. Be sure to reduce stress, and get adequate sleep.

Nutritional Supplementation: Recommended nutrients include Vitamin B complex, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, vitamin C plus bioflavonoids and rutin, vitamin E, calcium, choline, and adrenal glandulars.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating vertigo: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Reflexology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Best of health to you both

i myself have had this..felt all off balance for a while. Mine was due to a virus Doctor said...gave me drops for the ear and tablets of some kind , antibiotics i believe...was weeks before i felt sorted out... Unfortunately for me, i was left with some hearing loss...not much to worry about, just had to readjust to sounds . When people speak to me i tip my head so my "good" ear is toward them...people just think i am being intensely thoughtful of their words..--Cheers--rs