Vestibular neuritis (or vestibular neuronitis) is a neurological condition resulting from an inflammation of the nerve(s) of the inner ear and can produce dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity, nausea, and visual problems. It is the third most common cause of vestibular disorders and can result in mild symptoms or can result in severe difficulty with regular activities of daily living. Your vestibular system helps you sense motion and position and allows you to react to these sensations through reflexes in your trunk, legs and arms, and eyes. It is made up of the vestibular organ in your inner ear (the sensor), your brain (the processor), and the vestibular nerve (the link between the ear and the brain). Vestibular neuritis vs. labyrinthitisVestibular neuritis is often confused with labyrinthitis. While the two conditions are very similar, there are slight differences.
