How is dizziness diagnosed?
• How is dizziness/vertigo diagnosed? • How is dizziness treated? • Dizziness At A Glance • Patient Discussions: Dizziness – Describe Your Diagnosis • Dizziness (Dizzy) Glossary • Dizziness (Dizzy) Index How is dizziness diagnosed? The diagnosis of dizziness begins with the health care practitioner evaluating whether the complaint of dizziness refers to lightheadedness or vertigo. Further evaluation continues once this distinction is made. The key to the diagnosis of dizzyness is a thorough history and physical examination. The health care practitioner will inquire as to what triggers the symptoms and what relieves the symptoms. • Is it related to changing positions quickly? • Does it resolve on its own or does the patient have to do something, like lie down to make it better? A review of the patient’s body functions may pose questions about fever, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or abnormal bleeding. The past medical history may be reviewed, includin
