Vertigo Flashcards
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Q
What causes the balance disturbance in vertigo patient?
A
Debris in inner ear channel
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Q
When do the symptoms of vertigo come on?
A
On movement
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Q
Features of vertigo caused by labyrinth?
A
Fever Tinnitus Nausea Vomiting Hearing loss Ear pain
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Q
What does BPPV stand for?
A
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
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Q
What is the most common cause of vertigo?
A
BPPV
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Q
What does true vertigo feel like?
A
Room spinning
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Q
Central causes of vertigo
A
Problems with brain
IE migraine, MS, tumour
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Q
Peripheral causes of vertigo?
A
Problems with inner ear Labyrinthitis Vestibular neuronitis BPPV Ménière's disease
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Q
Features of Ménière’s disease?
A
Severe vertigo Hearing loss Aural fullness (pressure in ear) Tinnitus Attack last for hours/days (usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting)
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Q
What is the Dix Hallpicks manoeuvre?
A
Check for nystagmus for BPPV and can cure it
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Q
Features of BPPV?
A
Short intense recurrent attacks resolution in between episodes Occurs on sudden movements Nausea Lightheadenss Loss of balance Mostly over 50yr ✖️ tinnitus or hearing loss
