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Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
• Meniere's Disease ... Bone Fracture Central ... Dysfunction - Imbalance, neurologic ... symptoms/signs, ... #Neurology #Differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... Méniére's disease ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... signs or symptoms ... #Peripheral #Central
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... tinnitus (Méniére's disease ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Vertigo: • Peripheral ... • Central: Stroke ... Cardiac: Valvular Disease ... /Strength: B12 Deficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... of Copper Deficiency ... , Chronic diarrhoea ... , Ingestion of dental ... drkeithsiau #Copper #Deficiency
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis ... Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ... abdominal cramps Neurologic ... consciousness General ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs
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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... of the central ... /SYMPTOMS: • CENTRAL ... Constipation, Diarrhea ... objective evidence of neurologic
Clinical Feature of Hypomagnesemia and Magnesium Deficiency
 • Electrolyte Disturbance: Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia
 • Neuromuscular and central
and Magnesium Deficiency ... Neuromuscular and central ... fasciculations, tremors, Vertigo ... Atherosclerotic vascular disease ... Hypomagnesemia #diagnosis #signs
Celiac Disease - Clinical Manifestations
Gastrointestinal Manifestations: 
 • Diarrhea, Loose stools, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Chronic abdominal pain,
Celiac Disease - ... Manifestations: • Diarrhea ... Weight loss • Dental ... Hepatitis • Iron-deficiency ... #signs #symptoms
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
paroxysmal positional vertigo ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo ... diabetic, B12 deficiency ... positive Romberg sign ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology