vestibular neuritis

Vestibular neuritis is a disorder likely caused by a viral infection affecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. This condition is characterized by severe vertigo that can persist for days. The vestibular nerve is part of the vestibulocochlear nerve, which also includes the auditory nerve and is responsible for equilibrium. When the vestibular nerve is inflamed, it can lead to symptoms like vertigo, a sensation of spinning, and other related issues. This is distinct from Meniere disease, which involves fluid accumulation in the inner ear and can cause fluctuating hearing loss and tinnitus along with vertigo.12