Dizziness and vertigo

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Definition

Dizziness is the feeling of an impairment in spatial perception and stability.

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness where the room spins round.

Epidemiology

Common.jpg About 5% of the population suffer with this, to some degree, most of the time.

Pathophysiology

Clinical and Associated Features

Differential Diagnosis

Investigations

  1. Standing and lying blood pressure. This is done by

Management