Balance organ inflammation
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesWhat is it?
It is an inflammation of the balance organ (vestibular neuronitis) that causes partial or total failure of the balance organ. The inflammation is usually caused by a viral infection.
Symptoms
The symptoms of balance organ inflammation are very acute, severe spinning dizziness, accompanied at times by nausea and vomiting.
Severe dizziness (vertigo) lasta for a few days, after which the situation slows improves. The slightest head movement can aggravate the dizziness. What's more, other hearing problems or neurological symptoms do not tend to be present.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTreatment
Bed rest is recommended for the first few days, together with treatment for nausea. When the nausea subsides, try to move as much as possible to aid recovery. In addition, your physician may prescribe rehabilitation exercises for the balance organ you can do at home. After recovery, you may not drive a vehicle since you might continue to feel dizzy with rapid head movements.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Latest publication date: 15/05/2024
Supervising author: Dr Vermeiren Judith
