vestibular neuronitis

neuronitis /neu·ro·ni·tis/ (-ni´tis) inflammation of one or more neurons.

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vestibular neuronitis  a disturbance of vestibular function consisting of a single attack of severe vertigo with nausea and vomiting but without auditory symptoms.

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vestibular neuronitis,

a sudden, severe attack of vertigo without symptoms of deafness or tinnitus. It usually affects young or middle-aged adults, is temporary, and follows an upper respiratory infection.

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vestibular neuronitis

Neurology A condition that presents with dramatic, abrupt onset of vertigo and vegetative Sx; vertigo for days, gradual improvement; slow phase of nystagmus is toward affected side and hypofunction is observed on caloric responses; auditory Sx are absent Etiology VN invariably follows a viral URI Prognosis VN may recur and be bilateral; postural and motion instability with certain head movements occurs for months subsequently; 15% of Pts develop benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Treatment Supportive, symptomatic, early ambulation. See Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.