Migraine Causes Dizziness, and Impacts Vestibular Disorders
By Alan L. Desmond, AuD. Vestibular Migraine (VM) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and vertigo. Just like migraine headache, there is no specific diagnostic test, so the diagnosis is based on an agreed upon set of clinical signs and symptoms. In the case of VM, two professional societies, the International Headache…
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The hidden cost of living with dizziness
Vestibular disorders are the most common cause of dizziness, accounting for around 45% of all dizziness, regardless of the clinical setting. Despite this, vestibular disorders have historically been poorly managed due to protocols that often miss or misdiagnose those with vestibular dysfunction. Not surprisingly, protocols in the emergency department are focused on identifying life threatening…
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