Balance Problems Flashcards
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Calcium deposits in the semi-circular canals
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo provoked by?
Moving head to one side
What is the presentation of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Vertigo
Nystagmus
How long does vertigo last in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
30 seconds to a minute
How is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo diagnosed?
Dixi-hallpike manoeuvre
What is the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Eply manoeuvre
What is Meniere’s disease?
Dilatation of endolymphatic spaces in membranous labyrinth
What is the presentation of Meniere’s?
Vertigo
Unilateral hearing loss
Nystagmus
How long does the vertigo last in Menieres
12-24 hours
How does Meniere’s present?
It occurs in clusters with periods of remission
What is the management of Meniere’s?
Beta-histamine and vestibular rehabilitation
How does beta-histamine help Meniere’s
Reduces the frequency of attacks
What is vertigo?
dizziness with a spinning sensation
What is used for the management of acute attacks of menieres?
Buccal or intramuscular Prochlorperazine
What is required for the diagnosis of menieres?
ENT assessment