Some people will report having an upper respiratory infection (common cold) or flu prior to the onset of the symptoms of vestibular neuritis; others will have no viral symptoms prior to the vertigo attack. Some cases of vestibular neuritis are thought to be caused by an infection of the vestibular ganglion by the herpes simplex type 1 virus. However, the cause of this condition is not fully understood, and in fact, many different viruses may be capable of infecting the vestibular nerve. Acute localized ischemia of these structures also may be an important cause. Especially in children, vestibular neuritis may be preceded by symptoms of a common cold. However, the causative mechanism remains uncertain. This can also be brought on by pressure changes such as those experienced while flying or scuba diving.
Labyrinthitis
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Labyrinthine fistula
Orbital apex syndrome
Vestibular adenitis
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Orbital cellulitis
Mastoiditis