When your inner ear gets infected or inflamed, it can cause a type of balance disorder known as labyrinthitis. Sometimes you can get it when you have an upper respiratory infection, like the flu.

Q: Would you please discuss labyrinthitis? I am an 81-year-old woman and have been troubled with this for several months. I have improved, but I still have balance problems and a full feeling in my ...

Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. They can affect a person’s hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or flu, or if a middle ear ...