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Vertigo and Dizziness in adolescence: A Renovate

Author(s) Dr. ASHIM SARKAR, Dr. Shrutinath Banerjee
Country India
Abstract Introduction: Dizziness in childhood is a complaint of a wide spectrum of diagnoses. This is common to misdiagnose the cause of dizziness in children, which eventually results in the delay of treatment. The aim of this study was to review the clinical characteristics and neurotological evaluation of vertigo in patients younger than 18 years and assist in making a differential diagnosis for children with vertigo and balance disorders. Differential diagnosis can assist to determine the correct management strategy to treat vertigo and imbalance in pediatric patients. Methods: Children presenting with a chief complaint of vertigo or unsteadiness to REHEAR SPEEECH AND HEARING CLINIC, BURSWAN, were included for this study based on clinical history, physical examination, and neurotological evaluation. Results: A total of 15 patients with a mean age of 11.67 years were evaluated. The most common cause associated with vertigo or dizziness was found to be vestibular migraine seen in 5 participants of this study. This was followed by unilateral peripheral vestibulopathy in 4 patients, bilateral peripheral vestibulopathy in 2 patients, and central vestibulopathy in 1 patient. Vertigo was also seen to be associated with various other disorders. Conclusion: Vertigo in children should be taken seriously by the clinician and family. Pediatric vertigo can be due to many reasons. History and evaluation are the only way to diagnose the etiology and site of lesion. This will prevent misdiagnosis and delay in the treatment, which can ultimately lead to deterioration of the quality of life.
Keywords pediatric vertigo, Vestibular disorders, children in vertigo, clinical characteristics
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50151
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9d4

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