Vestibular neuritis is a disorder characterized by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for transmitting balance-related signals from the inner ear to the brain. This condition typically presents with a sudden onset of severe vertigo, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance, but notably without hearing loss. It is usually caused by a
Both vertigo and dizziness are terms that are often used as catch-all terms describing an unsteadiness or imbalance. However, not all dizziness is the same. Understanding a person’s specific symptoms can help to identify if they are experiencing vertigo or another condition instead. Vertigo Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common diagnosis in those who
