bilateral vestibular failure

Last reviewed 01/2018

Bilateral vestibuar failure is a cause of:

  • dizziness and vertigo
  • unsteadiness and falls

The causes of bilateral vestibular failure are:

  • ototoxic drugs
  • autoimmune destruction of the vestibular labyrinth
  • neurological conditions:
    • multiple system atrophy
    • cerebellar atrophy