Office Evaluation of Dizziness

James D. Hogue

Office Evaluation of Dizziness

Department of Emergency Medicine

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Abstract

Patients presenting to primary care with complaints of dizziness are common. Differentiating the cause of dizziness can be made easier by considering 4 main categories of dizziness: vertigo, presyncope/syncope, disequilibrium, and nonspecific symptoms. Differentials should immediately include the most common causes of dizziness, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and orthostatic hypotension. Diagnostic tests should be ordered for patients who have abnormal findings on physical examination that may indicate a more serious cause of dizziness.

Original language	American English
Journal	Primary Care - Clinics in Office Practice
Volume	42
State	Published - Jun 1 2015

Keywords

Disequilibrium
Dix-Hallpike maneuver
Dizziness
Nonspecific dizziness
Nystagmus
Presyncope
Syncope
Vertigo

Disciplines

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

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Office Evaluation of Dizziness

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