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Table of Contents
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
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When to See a Healthcare Provider
Risk Factors
Physical Examination
Your healthcare provider will ask questions about recent illnesses as well as your general health, including whether any of the risk factors apply to you.
You will likely have your ears examined with an otoscope, a non-invasive instrument that healthcare providers use to look inside the ear.
Diagnostic Tests
What Is Vestibular Neuritis?
Rest
It is a good idea to try to relax as you are recovering.Stress can increase your symptoms.
Your healthcare provider may recommend bed rest to avoid falls or exacerbation of your symptoms. Gradually, you can increase your activity level as your symptoms decrease.
Medication
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug that may also be used to treat nausea. It is administered through a patch that is usually placed behind the ear.
Benzodiazepines, including clonazepam and diazepam, are also potent medications for treating vertigo.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation may be useful if your symptoms persist for a long time or become chronic. Vestibular rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy that works to retrain your mind and body to compensate for your vestibular imbalance.
This type of rehabilitation includes balance exercises (like yoga) and strategies for helping you get around safely if your balance is limited.
What Vestibular Rehab Entails
Hospitalization
A Word From Verywell
Fortunately, there are ways to manage your symptoms. As you recover, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you have any lingering effects so that you can get rehabilitation and treatment for any persistent issues.
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