Vertigo
- Treat the cause: BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Ménière, central
- BPPV → repositioning maneuver, not chronic medication
- Short vestibular suppressants help severe acute symptoms
- Avoid prolonged meclizine/BZD use—delays compensation
- Vestibular rehab speeds recovery
- Focal neurologic signs require urgent central evaluation
Use at a glance
- Treat the cause: BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Ménière, central
Practical pearls
- Short vestibular suppressants help severe acute symptoms
Other practical pearls
- BPPV → repositioning maneuver, not chronic medication
- Vestibular rehab speeds recovery
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid prolonged meclizine/BZD use—delays compensation
- Focal neurologic signs require urgent central evaluation
Self-check
- What should be treated in Vertigo?
the cause: BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Ménière, central.
- What should generally be avoided in Vertigo?
prolonged meclizine/BZD use—delays compensation.
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