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Review
. 2014 Mar;41(1):115-31.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.10.004.

Dizziness and vertigo

Jennifer Wipperman  1
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Review

Dizziness and vertigo

Jennifer Wipperman. Prim Care. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Dizziness is a common and challenging condition seen in the primary care office. Because dizziness is a vague term that can include a wide array of medical disorders, it is important to use a stepwise approach to differentiate between causes. This article focuses on vertigo and its four most common causes: benign paroxysmal peripheral vertigo, vestibular neuritis, vestibular migraine, and Meniere's disease.

Keywords: Acute labyrinthitis; Benign paroxysmal peripheral vertigo; Meniere's disease; Migrainous vertigo; Vestibular migraine; Vestibular neuritis.

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