Vestibular Neuritis

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Vestibular Neuritis
Vestibular Neuritis

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Vestibular Neuritis Hits Home

Last Sunday, I had an up close and personal encounter with Vestibular Neuritis. It hit suddenly, somewhere between buttering the toast and sitting down to breakfast. I was completely symptom free 2 minutes earlier, buzzing around my kitchen making eggs and pouring coffee. I noticed a little lightheaded feeling and blurred vision as I carried my plate to the table, but when I put the plate down, I noticed the round table was spinning in a clockwise direction. I was in full blown vertigo within 20 to 30 seconds.

The irony here is that I am the director of the Balance Disorders Program at Wake Forest University Medical Center, and I teach young doctors how to evaluate patients complaining…

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 Vestibular Neuritis Hits Home

Last Sunday, I had an up close and personal encounter with Vestibular Neuritis. It hit suddenly, somewhere between buttering the toast and sitting down to breakfast.

lesvertiges.com

Vestibular neuritis results in the sudden onset of rotational vertigo with nausea and vomiting. It is essential to note that when the patient is questioned, no auditory problems are detected (deafness, tinnitus).

VEDA

... we are the Vestibular Disorder Association or VeDA. For over 30 years, we’ve been a lifeline of support to anyone affected by vestibular (inner-ear and brain balance) disorders. We understand what you’re going through and will do whatever we can to help you on your road to recovery.

Patient

Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis are most commonly caused by infection with a germ (a viral infection) that affects the inner ear. These conditions typically cause vertigo, often with sickness (vomiting). Vertigo is the sensation that you or your surroundings are moving. In most cases the symptoms gradually ease and go within a few weeks as the infection clears. Medication may help to ease symptoms. There are some less common causes which may have a different outlook and treatment.

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