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 treats BPPV instead of chronic medication?
A repositioning maneuver. - Why avoid prolonged meclizine/BZD for vertigo?
Delayed compensation.
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