THE vestibular neuritis affects the vestibular nerve which connects the inner ear to the brain, causing prolonged vertigo according to the University of Medicine John Hopkins. The onset of the condition is typically abrupt over minutes to hours and may involve vertigo, imbalance, bouncing vision due to eye movements, nausea and vomiting.
The former president Dilma Rousseff (PT) It was hospitalized last Friday (21) with an entrance exam neuritis in a medical center in Shanghai, China, according to a bulletin released on Monday (24). Understand symptoms below, such as diagnosing and treatment.
Symptoms of vestibular neuritis
- Intense and continuous vertigo (sensation of spinning or tilting)
- Inability to balance or walk in a straight line
- Nausea and vomiting, which can cause dehydration and extreme fatigue
How to diagnose vestibular neuritis?
To the people who present these symptoms should consult a doctor especially since a stroke may have similar symptoms.
According to John Hopkins University, an examination such as an magnetic resonance imaging of the brain may or may not be necessary .
What is the treatment of vestibular neuritis?
The patient diagnosed with the condition should perform Vestibular Physiotherapy (Balance) . Over time, it is possible to notice a gradual improvement and a good prognosis.
If the doctor believes that the condition of the person is caused by herpes zoster, an antiviral medicine can be prescribed, according to John Hopkins University.
Antinausean medications and medications used to treat dizziness/dizziness should not be taken more than several days after the onset of symptoms, as their use may delay normal compensation, according to the institution.
This content was originally published in Understand what vestibular neuritis is, which led Dilma Rousseff to hospitalization on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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