THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -The vestibulocochlear nerve independently carries nerve impulses leaving the hearing and balance organs located in the inner ear toward the brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -To quickly assess the auditory component, a simple test is done with the patient in sitting position. Cover one of the patient’s ears at a time. At around 60cm distance of the open ear whisper a couple of numbers at the end of exhalation and ask the patient to repeat them. Repeat the procedure with the other ear.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vestibular neuritis is a self-limiting disease with vestibular symptoms lasting for one to two days, followed by a gradual reduction in symptoms. Rarely does the illness lasts more than several days to a few weeks. Early improvement in symptoms is believed mainly due to central compensation.