Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Overview
Physical examination of patients with BPPV is usually remarkable for balance problems and nystagmus on Dix-Hall pike maneuver.
Physical Examination
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Physical examination of patients with BPPV is usually remarkable for:[1][2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with BPPV usually appear normal. During the vertigo attack they may experience some balance problems.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs are normal in BPPV
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
HEENT
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.
References
- ↑ Halker RB, Barrs DM, Wellik KE, Wingerchuk DM, Demaerschalk BM (May 2008). “Establishing a diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo through the dix-hallpike and side-lying maneuvers: a critically appraised topic”. Neurologist. 14 (3): 201–4. doi:10.1097/NRL.0b013e31816f2820. PMID 18469678.
- ↑ Furman, Joseph M.; Cass, Stephen P. (1999). “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo”. New England Journal of Medicine. 341 (21): 1590–1596. doi:10.1056/NEJM199911183412107. ISSN 0028-4793.
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