Vertigo Flashcards
what is it
false sensation that the body or environment is moving.
causes
viral labyrinthitis
vestibular neruonitis
BPPV
Meniereres
Vertebrobasilar ischaemia
Acoustic neuroma
other causes of vertigo
posterior circulation stroke
trauma
multiple sclerosis
ototoxicity e.g. gentamicin
cause of viral labyrinthitis
recent viral infection
onset of viral labyrinthitis
sudden
symptoms of viral labyrinthitis
vertigo
n+v
hearing affected
causes of vestibular neuronitis
recent viral infection
Sx of vestibular neuronitis?
Recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours or days
No hearing loss
BPPV onset
gradual
what triggers BPPV
position of head change
how long does a BPPV episode last?
10-20 seconds
what is meniere’s disease?
Associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears
who does vertebrobasilar ischaemia affect?
Elderly patient
Dizziness on extension of neck
what are the symptoms of an acoustic neuroma?
Hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus
what is a key sign in acoustic neuroma?
Absent corneal reflex is important sign
