Vestibular Neuritis

Vestibular neuritis is acute unilateral vestibular hypofunction (viral/inflammatory), presenting with sudden severe sustained vertigo, nausea/vomiting, and spontaneous nystagmus, without hearing loss. It is self-limited over days-weeks. Treatment: short-course vestibular suppressants/antiemetics acutely; early oral corticosteroids may improve recovery; vestibular rehabilitation; exclude central causes (stroke) if atypical.

Common Symptoms

Sudden severe sustained vertigo; nausea; nystagmus; no hearing loss; viral prodrome

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/inflammatory neuritis of the vestibular nerve causes unilateral vestibular failure.

Treatment

Vestibular suppressants/antiemetics; early steroids; vestibular rehab; exclude stroke

Preventive Measures

Vestibular rehab; exclude central causes.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Otolaryngology/Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.