Sharing habits for managing and attending the hospital for vestibular neuritis treatment

I have experienced difficult times while undergoing treatment for vestibular neuritis. I would like to share my experience of visiting the hospital for treatment and some habits I try to maintain regularly. I hope this will be helpful to those who are struggling with vestibular neuritis.

The inner ear contains the vestibular system, which detects body balance. The information about balance sensed here is transmitted to the brain via the vestibular nerve. Vestibular neuritis is a condition caused by inflammation of this vestibular nerve, leading to a sudden interruption of afferent signals originating from the vestibular end, resulting in dizziness. It is characterized by severe dizziness, nausea, and vomiting that occur naturally and can last for several hours or even more than a day.

Treatment for vestibular neuritis is said to be a benign condition where symptoms improve over time. I experienced severe dizziness and nausea, and initially took medication. Upon researching, I found that if patients can endure the symptoms, no special treatment is necessary, but I was scared and struggled, so I took medication for a few days.

Initially, rotational dizziness manifests as intense symptoms, often accompanied by vomiting, occurring suddenly, and lasting for several hours. Hearing loss may also occur, and there can be a sensation of fullness or blockage in the ear, known as aural fullness, which can serve as a warning sign of an attack and is reported to occur in about half of the patients.

One day, I suddenly experienced vertigo and severe vomiting, to the point where I couldn't lift my head. I needed treatment for vestibular neuritis and visited the ENT department because I thought it might be a similar condition. I underwent various tests, and fortunately, there were no abnormalities.

Sharing habits for managing and attending the hospital for vestibular neuritis treatment

However, in the early stages of treating vestibular neuritis, it is often difficult to detect through tests. After prescribing a few medications and taking them for several days, the symptoms of the attack gradually improved. Since then, I have learned that diet therapy is very important in the treatment of vestibular neuritis. I am trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the treatment of vestibular neuritis. There are two things I am trying to keep.
First, I try to avoid foods that contain large amounts of salt, sugar, and MSG.
The second one tries to drink water little by little frequently.

Since the cause of vestibular neuritis is unclear, you may be surprised by sudden symptoms, but if you receive proper treatment and manage your condition well in daily life, it will improve. I hope my review is helpful.

Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT)

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Sharing habits for managing and attending the hospital for vestibular neuritis treatment