doi: 10.1080/00325481.1990.11716408.
Understanding dizziness. How to decipher this nonspecific symptom
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Understanding dizziness. How to decipher this nonspecific symptom
Postgrad Med.
1990 Oct.
Abstract
Dizziness is a common but often nonspecific symptom. Through careful history taking and physical examination, primary care physicians can usually determine the type of sensation (vertigo or light-headedness) and its source. Although most causes of dizziness are benign, disorders of the central nervous system tend to be ominous and require immediate referral to a specialist.
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