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.
Otologic disorders are the most common cause of subjective tinnitus. 2, 9 Most cases of tinnitus result from the same conditions that cause hearing loss. There are two types of hearing loss: conductive and sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss is caused by the inhibition of sound transmission to the inner ear.atients with vascular abnormalities complain of pulsatile tinnitus. Arterial bruits may be transmitted to the ear from arterial vessels near the temporal bone. The petrous carotid system is the most common source. 2 Patients experience worsening of symptoms at night and usually do not have other otologic complaints.