Balance Problems Flashcards

1
Q

What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

A

Calcium deposits in the semi-circular canals

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2
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What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo provoked by?

A

Moving head to one side

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3
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What is the presentation of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

A

Vertigo

Nystagmus

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4
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How long does vertigo last in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

A

30 seconds to a minute

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5
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How is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo diagnosed?

A

Dixi-hallpike manoeuvre

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6
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What is the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

A

Eply manoeuvre

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7
Q

What is Meniere’s disease?

A

Dilatation of endolymphatic spaces in membranous labyrinth

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8
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What is the presentation of Meniere’s?

A

Vertigo
Unilateral hearing loss
Nystagmus

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9
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How long does the vertigo last in Menieres

A

12-24 hours

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10
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How does Meniere’s present?

A

It occurs in clusters with periods of remission

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What is the management of Meniere’s?

A

Beta-histamine and vestibular rehabilitation

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12
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How does beta-histamine help Meniere’s

A

Reduces the frequency of attacks

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13
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What is vertigo?

A

dizziness with a spinning sensation

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14
Q

What is used for the management of acute attacks of menieres?

A

Buccal or intramuscular Prochlorperazine

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15
Q

What is required for the diagnosis of menieres?

A

ENT assessment

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16
Q

What type of hearing loss does someone with menieres experience?

A

Sensorineural

17
Q

What is also common with Meneires?

A

Sensation of aural fullness or pressure

18
Q

What is menieres due to?

A

Excessive pressure and progressive dilation of the endolymphatic system.

19
Q

Do patients with menieres need to inform the DVLA?

A

Yes and should stop driving until disease is under satisfactory control