vertigo Flashcards
1
Q
what is vertigo?
A
the false sensation that the body or environment is moving
2
Q
name some causes of vertigo?
A
- viral labyrinthitis
- vestibular neuronitis
- BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
- meniere’s disease
- vertebrobasilar ischaemia
- acoustic neuroma
3
Q
- recent viral infection
- sudden onset
- n+v
- hearing may be affected
Dx?
A
viral labyrinthitis
4
Q
- recent viral infection
- recurrent vertigo attacks lasting hours/days
- no hearing loss
Dx?
A
vestibular neuronitis
5
Q
- gradual onset
- triggered by change in head position
- each episode lasts 10-20 secs
Dx?
A
BPPV
6
Q
associated with HL, tinnitus and sensation of fullness/pressure in one or both ears
Dx?
A
Meniere’s disease
7
Q
- elderly pt
- dizziness on neck extension
Dx?
A
vertebrobasilar ischaemia
8
Q
- HL, vertigo, tinnitus
- absent corneal reflex
- associated with neurofibromatosis type 2
Dx?
A
acoustic neuroma
9
Q
what are other causes of vertigo?
A
- posterior circulation stroke
- trauma
- MS
- ototoxicity e.g. gentamicin
