Vestibular Neuronitis

Question 1

What is Vestibular Neuronitis?

Answer 1

A cause of vertigo that often develops following a viral infection.

Question 2

How can vestibular neuronitis present?

Answer 2

Recurrent vertigo attacks
nausea and vomiting
horizontal nystagmus

Question 3

How long can the recurrent vertigo attacks last in someone presenting with vestibular neuronitis?

Answer 3

Hours or days

Question 4

What is NOT present in someone with vestibular neuronitis?

Answer 4

Hearing loss or tinnitus

Question 5

What is a differential diagnosis of vestibular neuronitis?

Answer 5

Viral labyrinthitis

Question 6

What is the medical management of vestibular neuronitis?

Answer 6

Buccal or intramuscular prochlorperazine

Question 7

What test can be used to differentiate between vestibular neuronitis and a posterior circulation stroke?

Answer 7

HiNTS exam