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Tests to help DETERMINE if symptoms might be caused by vestibular neuritis include hearing tests, vestibular (balance) tests and a test to determine if a portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve has been DAMAGED. ... The presence of nystagmus, which is uncontrollable rapid eye movement, is a sign of vestibular neuritis.

After the severe symptoms lessen, most patients make a slow, but full recovery over the next SEVERAL weeks (approximately three weeks). However, some patients can experience balance and dizziness problems that can LAST for several months.

An MRI of the brain can reveal the presence of tumors, stroke damage, and other soft-tissue abnormalities that might cause dizziness or vertigo. MRIs of STRUCTURES in and around the inner ear can be helpful in the diagnosis of some vestibular disorders.

If treated promptly, many inner ear infections cause no permanent damage. In some cases, however, permanent loss of hearing can result, ranging from barely detectable to total. Permanent damage to the vestibular system can also occur