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.

It’s an inflammation of part of your inner ear. It’s usually caused by viral infections and sometimes by bacterial infections. Having a cold or flu can trigger it, and you’re more likely to get it if ...

The condition causes the delicate structure deep inside your ear - called the labyrinth - to become inflamed, according to the NHS. This could affect your hearing and balance. Article continues below ...