Labyrinthitis Treatment in India

Pooja Saxena, a 42-year-old accountant and...

Pooja Saxena, a 42-year-old accountant and mother of two, had always been the organized, steady presence in her family. Her world turned upside down three weeks ago when she woke with a sudden, violent spinning sensation. The vertigo was so severe she couldn't stand, accompanied by intense nausea and a roaring sound in her left ear. Her GP diagnosed a severe viral labyrinthitis. After a week of bed rest and anti-vertigo medication failed to resolve the debilitating vertigo, she was referred to ENT specialist Dr. Sharma. He explained that the inflammation in her inner ear's balance system was not calming down, causing her brain to receive constant, incorrect signals of motion. He recommended a course of oral corticosteroids to aggressively reduce the inflammation. Pooja was terrified of the medication's potential side effects but was desperate to stop the spinning. The treatment experience was challenging; the steroids caused insomnia and mood swings, but within 48 hours, the intense vertigo spells began to lessen. Over a two-week taper, her balance steadily improved. The post-procedure recovery was gradual. She needed vestibular rehabilitation therapy to retrain her brain and balance, and a mild, persistent unsteadiness lingered for another month. Her emotional journey was one of profound fear and frustration, feeling like a burden to her family and grieving her lost independence. After treatment, while cautious, she felt overwhelming relief and gratitude. She returned to work part-time, valuing her stability and health with a new, deep appreciation.