What is inner ear concussion?

An inner ear concussion, also known as a labyrinthine concussion, is characterized by symptoms such as hearing loss, dizziness, or tinnitus occurring after head trauma. Symptoms can occur without physical damage to the inner ear. Treatments may include vestibular therapy.

How do members experience inner ear concussion?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with inner ear concussion*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for inner ear concussion*

Who has inner ear concussion on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 6
40s 2
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 8