Understanding Vestibular Neuronitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

🌪️Vestibular neuronitis is caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, usually due to a viral infection.

🔍The vestibular system, comprised of the semicircular canals and vestibule, is responsible for detecting movement and providing balance.

🧠Vestibular neuronitis can result in episodes of vertigo, where the brain perceives movement when the head is still.

👁️The head impulse test is a diagnostic tool for peripheral causes of vertigo, such as vestibular neuronitis or labyrinthitis.

⌛Symptoms of vestibular neuronitis are most severe in the first few days and gradually resolve over two to six weeks.

What causes vestibular neuronitis?

—Vestibular neuronitis is usually caused by a viral infection.

What are the symptoms of vestibular neuronitis?

—The main symptom is vertigo, a sensation of movement when the head is still. It may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and balance problems.

How is vestibular neuronitis diagnosed?

—The head impulse test can be used to diagnose peripheral causes of vertigo, including vestibular neuronitis.

How long do the symptoms of vestibular neuronitis last?

—Symptoms are most severe in the first few days and usually resolve over two to six weeks.

What is the management for vestibular neuronitis?

—Short-term symptomatic treatment, such as medications for nausea and balance problems, may be used. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy may also be recommended.

00:10Vestibular neuronitis is the inflammation of the vestibular nerve, usually caused by a viral infection.

01:32The vestibular system, comprised of semicircular canals and the vestibule, is responsible for detecting movement and providing balance.

02:32Vestibular neuronitis can result in episodes of vertigo, where the brain perceives movement when the head is still.

04:34The head impulse test is a diagnostic tool for peripheral causes of vertigo, such as vestibular neuronitis.

07:22Symptoms of vestibular neuronitis are most severe in the first few days and usually resolve over two to six weeks.

06:55Short-term symptomatic treatment, such as medications for nausea and balance problems, may be used in managing vestibular neuronitis.

07:28Vestibular rehabilitation therapy may be recommended for patients with persistent symptoms of vestibular neuronitis.

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