Causes of Persistent Dizziness

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Authors

Kurt Kroenke · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Christine Lucas · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Michael L. Rosenberg · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Barbara Scherokman · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Jerome E. Herbers · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Paul A. Wehrle · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Abstract

Vestibular disease and psychiatric disorders are the most common causes of persistent dizziness in outpatients. In about 50% of patients with dizziness, more than one factor causes or aggravates symptoms. Life-threatening causes were rare, even in our elderly population.

Topics & Keywords

Vestibular and auditory disorders Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 117, Issue 11, pp. 898-904

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-117-11-898

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