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4 main subcategoriesVertigoPresyncopeDisequilibriumNon specific dizziness40% Peripheral vestibular dysfunction10% Central brainstem lesions15% Psychiatric25% disequilibrium, presyncope. History Physical examination plays a major role.. Vertigo. (from the Latin verto "a whirling or spinn
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1. Dizziness Dr. Kartik Ganesh
2. 4 main subcategories
Vertigo
Presyncope
Disequilibrium
Non specific dizziness
40% Peripheral vestibular dysfunction
10% Central brainstem lesions
15% Psychiatric
25% disequilibrium, presyncope
3. History + Physical examination plays a major role.
4. Vertigo (from the Latin verto "a whirling or spinning movement" is a type of dizziness, where there is a feeling of motion when one is stationary. Disturbance in the vestibular system 3 semicircular canals + otolithic apparatus