Vestibular neuritis Flashcards
1
Q
presentation of Vestibular neuritis
A
rapid onset vertigo
Recent viral infection
Recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
No hearing loss
nausea and vomiting pronounced
if associated with hearing loss it is labyrhinthitis
symptoms progressively settle over weeks
2
Q
treating vestibular neuritis
A
Vestibular sedatives
Prochlorperazine, Cinnarazine
Short term only!
exercise helps
3
Q
A 33-year-old with coryzal symptoms presents with a one day history of vertigo and nausea. There is no hearing loss on examination
A
vestibular neuritis
