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Vestibular Neuronitis Definition
Common names:
  • Acute Vestibular Neuronitis
  • Vestibular Neuronitis
A person with vestibular neuronitis has inflammation of the vestibular nerve. The vestibular nerve sends information to the brain about the movement and position of the head. Images

Vestibular neuronitis is usually caused by a viral infection. Images

Symptoms of vestibular neuronitis are similar to those of labyrinthitis.

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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