Overview
Vestibular neuritis is a brutal and continuous dizzying syndrome of peripheral (vestibular) origin without cochlear or other associated involvement. Specifically, vestibular neuritis is inflammation of the nerve that innervates the vestibular canals (the inner ear). It is characterized by the sudden onset of intense and prolonged vertigo accompanied by postural imbalance, nausea and vomiting, without hearing impairment or other neurological symptoms. Vestibular neuritis is the second cause of peripheral vertigo after benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. It represents approximately 7% of patients consulting for vertigo. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if wearing Boarding Ring glasses can be accelerated vestibular compensation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- adult patients,
- patient with vestibular neuritis defined by appearance of continuous rotating vertigo with nausea
- patient with spontaneous horizonto-rotating nystagmus beating towards the healthy ear
- patient with a postural deviation towards the affected ear;
- vestibular hyporeflexia measured at the caloric tests greater than 25%
- patient who has given free, enlighten and written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- patient with a history of vertigo of vestibular origin or with vertigo developing for more than 4 days
- patient with associated hearing loss or tinnitus
- patient with an motor ocular abnormality of central origin
- patient refusal or inability to consent