Dizziness Flashcards
1
Q
Describe vertigo
A
the sensation of movement, usually spinning
2
Q
What are 4 causes of dizziness?
A
benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV)
vestibular migraine
menieres disease
3
Q
What is suggested by dizziness when rolling over in bed?
A
BPPV
4
Q
What is the cause if vertigo lasts seconds?
A
BPPV
5
Q
What is the cause if vertigo lasts hours?
A
Menieres disease
6
Q
What is the cause if vertigo lasts days?
A
vestibular neuritis
7
Q
What is the cause if vertigo duration is variable?
A
migraine associated vertigo
8
Q
what is a key feature in a vertigo history?
A
duration
9
Q
Causes of BPPV…
A
head trauma
ear surgery
idiopathic
10
Q
pathophysiology of BPPV…
A
otoconia from urticle displaced into semicircular canals
11
Q
What is the Dix Hallpike test used to distinguish?
A
BPPV
