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Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... nystagmus • Benign ... • Labrynthitis ... Bone Fracture Central
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Causes of Vertigo ... - Labyrinth: Benign ... neuritis (a.k.a. labyrinthitis ... #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... #Algorithm #differential
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
hearing loss (labyrinthitis ... ) CENTRAL VERTIGO ... with vascular causes ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
and Central Vertigo ... Benign paroxysmal ... Vestibular neuritis/ labyrinthitis ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... #Vertigo #Causes
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... inversely related to renin ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology