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====Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Vertigo==== | ====Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Vertigo==== | ||
[[Vertigo]] is a transient and episodic [[perception of false sensation]] of motion. | [[Vertigo]] is a transient and episodic [[perception of false sensation]] of motion. While the most common motion is a spinning sensation of either the surrounding environment or a self motion, the other symptoms which usually accompany this [[perception of false sensation]] include: | ||
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==Disequilibrium== | ==Disequilibrium== | ||
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Synonyms and symptoms used to describe [[disequilibrium]] include: | |||
:*[[Bad balance]] | |||
:*[[Chronic dizziness]] | |||
:*[[Imbalance]] | |||
:*[[Instability]] | |||
:*[[Loss of balance]] | |||
:*[[Off balance]] | |||
:*[[Unsteadiness]] | |||
====Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Disequilibrium==== | |||
[[Disequilibrium]] is a continuous rather than an episodic symptom characterized by an impaired sense or absence of balance that primarily occurs during standing or walking and usually without any cephalic sensations like headache, nausea and vomiting. The other symptoms which usually accompany [[disequilibrium]] include: | |||
:*[[Gait abnormality]] | |||
:*[[Muscle weakness]] | |||
:*[[Numbness]] | |||
:*[[Movement incoordination]] | |||
:*[[Nystagmus]] | |||
:*[[Visual impairment]] | |||
==Drop Attack== | ==Drop Attack== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: M.Umer Tariq [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Bad balance; disorientation; dizzy; environment spinning around; floating; giddiness; giddy; imbalance; instability; loss of balance; moving; off balance; spaced out; spinning inside head; swaying; swimming; tilting; unsteadiness; whirling; wobbliness; wooziness
Overview
Dizziness is a common but vague symptom. A wide variety of symptoms are often referred to as dizziness.
Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness
The first step in the assessment of dizziness is to determine through a focused history with greater specificity the precise symptoms the patient is experiencing. The following links direct you to the appropriate chapter based upon the patient's precise symptoms:
Presyncope
Synonyms or Words Used to Describe Presyncope
Synonyms and symptoms used to describe presyncope include:
Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Presyncope
Presyncope is a transient and episodic prodrome. The other symptoms which usually accompany this prodrome include:
Vertigo
Synonyms or Words Used to Describe Vertigo
Synonyms and symptoms used to describe vertigo include:
Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Vertigo
Vertigo is a transient and episodic perception of false sensation of motion. While the most common motion is a spinning sensation of either the surrounding environment or a self motion, the other symptoms which usually accompany this perception of false sensation include:
Disequilibrium
Synonyms or Words Used to Describe Disequilibrium
Synonyms and symptoms used to describe disequilibrium include:
Other Secondary Symptoms Associated With Disequilibrium
Disequilibrium is a continuous rather than an episodic symptom characterized by an impaired sense or absence of balance that primarily occurs during standing or walking and usually without any cephalic sensations like headache, nausea and vomiting. The other symptoms which usually accompany disequilibrium include:
Drop Attack
Drop attack: Drop attacks are sudden spontaneous falls while standing or walking, followed by a very swift recovery, within seconds or minutes.
Motion Sickness
Nonspecific dizziness:
Overview
Definition
Causes
Differentiating Dizziness from other Diseases
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies