Dizziness Flashcards
how common is dizziness and BPPV
very common (BPPV = benign positional paroxysmal vertigo)
how common is Menieres disease
uncommon
how common is vestibular migraine
common
give some examples of aetiology for dizziness
cardio cause, haematological, anxiety, neurological, migraine, otological
describe what dizziness is
a non-specific term, which covers vertigo, pre-syncope, disequilibrium etc.
describe what vertigo is
a sensation of movement, usually spinning
what clinical features are associated with cardiac aetiology of dizziness
light-headedness, syncope, palpitations
what clinical features are associated with a neurological aetiology of dizziness
blackouts, visual disturbance, paraesthesia, weakness, speech and swallow problems
what clinical features are associated with vestibular aetiology of dizziness
vertigo(sensation of motion); spinning, falling, being pushed
how can you differentiate between different vestibular causes of dizziness/vertigo by duration of episodes
BPPV = seconds
Meniere’s = hours
Vestibular neuritis = days
migraine associated vertigo = variable
what are some of the associated symptoms with vertigo
hearing loss, tinnitus, aural pressure, migraines/sensory sensitivity, sound/pressure induced symptoms
what is a good question for quick diagnosis of BPPV
do you get dizzy rolling over in be?
what is a good question for quick diagnosis of Menierre’s
does one ear feel full or do you notice any change(or tinnitus) in your hearing during the spells?
what is a good question for quick diagnosis of vestibular migraine
do you get light-sensitive during the dizzy spells
what is a good question for quick diagnosis of vestibular neuritis
was your first attack severe, lasting hours with nausea and vomiting?
