A cracked tongue may indicate an oral yeast infection, or oral thrush. Oral thrush is caused by the accumulation of the candida fungus in the lining of your mouth. In addition to cracks, symptoms of oral thrush include pain, loss of taste and lesions on the tongue and other areas in the mouth. A weak immune system, diabetes, cancer and vaginal yeast infections are all causes of oral thrush, according to MayoClinic.com.
Fortunately, vestibular neuritis usually subsides in time and usually does not recur. When the inflammation affects the auditory portion of the nerve, it causes hearing loss in addition to dizziness and is called labyrinthitis. Certain medications can help in the initial phases to decrease the severe symptoms. However, long-term use of medications can actually impede full recovery.
The audiologist also confirmed a mild sensorineural hearing loss in the patient's right ear. Ear structures affected: c Cause of hearing loss: The labyrinth has two functions: hearing and balance. The cochlear labyrinth controls hearing, primarily at low frequencies whereas the vesibular labyrinth controls balance. When inflamed, it can cause various parts of the inner ear to become swollen and irritated, causing disruptions in the flow of sound waves through the ear, creating a loss of balance and hearing.