| Evaluation and management of dizziness in the older patient. | |
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PMID: 8890116 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The increased prevalence of dizziness with advancing age is the result of specific disease processes superimposed on normal aging physiology. The first step in evaluating dizziness in older persons is a careful clinical history, focusing on the type, temporal pattern, onset, associated symptoms, and the patient's overall physical health. Common dizziness problems in this age group are postural dizziness without postural hypotension, positional vertigo, cerebrovascular disease, a variety of acute and recurrent labyrinthine problems, neck problems, physical deconditioning, and medications. Often, multiple problems coexist, and secondary psychologic disability results. Treatment should aim at identifying and managing remediable problems. |
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Authors:
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P D Sloane |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in geriatric medicine Volume: 12 ISSN: 0749-0690 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Geriatr. Med. Publication Date: 1996 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-12-13 Completed Date: 1996-12-13 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8603766 Medline TA: Clin Geriatr Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 785-801 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 27599, USA. |
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Age Factors Aged Diagnosis, Differential Dizziness / classification, diagnosis*, etiology, physiopathology, prevention & control* Geriatric Assessment* Humans Mass Screening Posture Risk Factors |
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