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Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
loss: None • ... loss: None in vestibular ... loss in labyrinthitis ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Neuro Findings: None ... Méniére's disease) and hearing ... loss (labyrinthitis ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
auditory findings BPPV ... No auditory symptoms ... loss (labyrinthitis ... Hearing loss. ... Long symptom-free
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... adults (bilateral age ... Normal: Air > bone ... loss: Bone > Air ... Conditions: ○ Labyrinthitis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
positional vertigo (BPPV ... Vestibular neuritis/ labyrinthitis ... patient of advanced age ... the headache (in one ... usually between ages
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
headache is a symptom ... Headaches These are ... (fever, weight loss ... Primary #Secondary #Comparison ... #Neurology #Diagnosis