Vestibular neuronitis

Question 1

cause of Vestibular neuronitis

Answer 1

often develops following a viral infection.

Question 2

features of vestibular neuritis ?

Answer 2

recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
nausea and vomiting may be present
horizontal nystagmus is usually present
no hearing loss or tinnitus

Question 3

Management

Answer 3

intramuscular prochlorperazine is often used to provide rapid relief for severe cases

a short oral course of prochlorperazine, or an antihistamine (cinnarizine, cyclizine, or promethazine) may be used to alleviate less severe cases

vestibular rehabilitation exercises are the preferred treatment for patients who experience chronic symptoms