What is Auditory Nerve Neuritis?

Description of the Disease

Auditory nerve neuritis is an inflammatory process that leads to impairment of the auditory nerve function. This can result in partial or complete hearing loss.

Classification

• Acute auditory nerve neuritis
• Chronic auditory nerve neuritis

Symptoms

Symptoms of auditory nerve neuritis include hearing loss, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Causes

The causes of auditory nerve neuritis may include infections, trauma, vascular diseases, and tumors.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of auditory nerve neuritis includes audiometry, computer tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Treatment

Treatment of auditory nerve neuritis may include medication therapy, physiotherapy, and sometimes surgical intervention.

Prevention

Prevention of auditory nerve neuritis involves avoiding ear trauma and infections, and regular medical check-ups.

Physician

The treatment of auditory nerve neuritis is carried out by an otolaryngologist.