Diagnosing and treating dizziness.
Dizziness is a common presenting concern in primary care practice. The most useful diagnostic approach in distinguishing different types of dizziness is a thorough history and physical examination; additional tests are rarely necessary. Effective treatments exist for many causes of dizziness, and these treatments are often accomplished in the clinic or at home without the need for medication.
Department of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Box 359895, 325-9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Electronic address: amolnar@uw.edu.
Alexandra
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Molnar
Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System-Seattle Division, University of Washington, 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108-1597, USA.
Steven
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McGee
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019468:Disease Management; D004244:Dizziness / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D014717:Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
Dizziness; Epley; Primary care; Vertigo