Vertigo

Welcome to the Vertigo subsection of the ENT for the MSRA course.
This section is designed to provide comprehensive and structured learning materials to help you understand and master the topic of Vertigo for the MSRA.

Resources for Vertigo:

Vertigo Revision Notes for MSRA:
Detailed and concise traditional revision notes covering all essential aspects of Vertigo, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. These notes follow UK NICE guidelines and are displayed in a table format for easy recall.
Vertigo Flashcards for MSRA:
Interactive flashcards to help you memorise key facts and concepts about Vertigo. Perfect for quick reviews and reinforcing your knowledge.
Vertigo Accordion Q&A Notes for the MSRA:
A unique feature where you can test your understanding of Vertigo with question-and-answer style revision notes. This format promotes active learning and retention of important information.
Vertigo Rapid Fire Quiz for MSRA:
A short quiz designed to test your knowledge and recall of Vertigo concepts. This is a great way to assess your progress and pinpoint areas needing further review.

Key Points about Vertigo

Definition: Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often due to dysfunction of the vestibular system, which helps control balance.
Causes: Common causes include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease, and vestibular migraine. Less common causes include acoustic neuroma and central nervous system disorders.
Symptoms: Patients typically experience a sensation of spinning, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, imbalance, and nystagmus. Episodes can be triggered by head movements or changes in position.
Investigations: Diagnosis is often clinical, with positional tests like the Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre used to confirm BPPV. Audiometry, MRI, or CT scans may be necessary for ruling out other causes such as acoustic neuroma or central nervous system disorders.
Management: Treatment depends on the cause. BPPV is managed with repositioning manoeuvres such as the Epley manoeuvre. Vestibular neuritis may be treated with corticosteroids, and Ménière’s disease is managed with dietary changes, diuretics, and sometimes surgery. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can also be beneficial.
Complications: If untreated, vertigo can lead to complications such as falls, persistent dizziness, and anxiety or depression due to chronic symptoms.

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Free MSRA Podcast: Vertigo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/13eLPGnRiU9WscxuazqwuR?si=2x-aKkFqSc-SC1bem2Dy6Q