A patient in his mid-40s with a history of hypertension and noncompliance with medications presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of constant vertigo that is worse with motion. He ...
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How long does vertigo last? Causes and treatments
Most vertigo episodes last from a few seconds to a few hours, but severe cases can persist for months. Peripheral vertigo is mainly caused by inner ear issues like BPPV, head injuries, or vestibular ...
Assess patients with vertigo for focal neurologic signs and symptoms, sustained substantial headache or neck pain, inability to stand and spontaneous vertical nystagmus. Perform the Dix–Hallpike test ...
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