Overview
True vertigo is a type of
dizziness wherein the patient experiences a false sense of spinning or
rotational motion in the surroundings or within oneself even when there is no
physical movement, as stated in the Introduction
section.
Vertigo can occur
throughout life, but its incidence increases with advancing age. A detailed discussion
about the prevalence of the different types of peripheral vertigo is in the Epidemiology section.
Vertigo may be secondary to
different causes that may be determined by numerous factors such as timing,
duration, aggravating conditions, and associated symptoms. Discussions on these
factors are in the Etiology section.
The Pathophysiology section
states that dizziness and vertigo affect balance, causing the brain to rely on
signals from the inner ear, eyes, and body position. The development processes
of different types of peripheral vertigo are in this section.
Factors that are associated with the
development of vertigo, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and
Meniere’s disease, are in the Risk Factors section.
The Classification section explains the different
classifications of vertigo and their types.
Vertigo_Disease SummaryHistory and Physical Examination
The Clinical
Presentation section
describes the associated symptoms occurring with vertigo.
The History section describes the importance of past
medical and family histories in the diagnosis of vertigo.
The Physical Examination
section enumerates the different examinations needed to be performed
on patients with vertigo. This section also includes clinical tests that are
useful for evaluating vestibular function and distinguishing central from
peripheral vertigo.
Diagnosis
Indications for
diagnostic studies in the evaluation of vertigo are in the Imaging section.
Other conditions that should be ruled out in
the diagnosis of vertigo are listed in the Differential
Diagnosis section.
Management
The Pharmacological Therapy section discusses the symptomatic therapy given to the
patient in detail depending on the type of vertigo.
Discussions on the different surgical options
in patients with Meniere’s disease are in the Surgery
section.
The Monitoring section identifies indications
for follow-up in patients diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
