Vestibular neuronitis Flashcards
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What is Vestibular neuronitis
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Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, usually attributed to a viral infection.
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Vestibular neuronitis pathophysiology
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Vestibular nerve transmits signals from vestibular system (semicircular canals + vestibule) r.e. balance
Cochlear nerve transmits signals from cochlear to provide hearing.
Together = vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
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Vestibular neuronitis presentation
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Acute onset vertigo, recent viral upper resp. infection, balance problems, nausea + vomitting
No hearing loss or tinnitus
Lasts days
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Vestibular neuronitis causes
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Normally viral upper resp. tract infection
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Q
Vestibular neuronitis differentials
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Meniere's disease Labyrinthitis BPPV Migraine Rule out red flags - central cause
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Vestibular neuronitis management
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Anti-emetic e.g. Prochlorperazine
Antihistimes e.g. Cyclizine
Refer if doesn’t improve
