Dizziness in the older adult, part 2: Treatments for causes of the four most common symptoms

Deborah A. Eaton; Peter S. Roland

Dizziness in the older adult, part 2: Treatments for causes of the four most common symptoms

Deborah A. Eaton, Peter S. Roland

Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery

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Abstract

Dizziness is a common presenting complaint among older patients in primary care. A thorough examination and history can identify the type of dizziness and point to a specific differential diagnosis. Vertigo, presyncope, dysequilibrium, and non-specific dizziness are associated with a variety of underlying causes, each with specific treatment options.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-52
Number of pages	7
Journal	Geriatrics
Volume	58
Issue number	4
State	Published - Apr 1 2003

Keywords

Dizziness
Dysequilibrium
Presyncope
Vertigo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geriatrics and Gerontology

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