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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2019, Number 4

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2019; 64 (4)

Vertigo: review of the main peripheral and central disorders

Harari MN, Roa CF

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 290-296
PDF size: 159.09 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Vertigo is an extremely common symptom; it can become disabling and diminishes the quality of life. It is a nonspecific term that includes several symptoms from dizziness, blurred vision, instability, imbalance, among others. The vertigo it is one of the most common causes of otorhinolaryngological, neurological and geriatric consultation. It is a subjective symptom difficult to evaluate and to specify its diagnosis and treatment is problematic. The clinical history and physical examination are critical elements to determine the management in these patients. The signs and symptoms are superimposed among the possible etiologies, potentially deadly pathologies can be overcome by other pathologies; and the scrutiny studies are not very specific. The objective of this article is to review the main pathologies of peripheral and central origin.


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