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- Title
Evaluation of Etiological Factors and Response to Treatment in Vertigo Patients.
- Authors
AKHARMAN, Sena Nur; ALPAY, Kadriye
- Abstract
Introduction: Vertigo is a type of dizziness caused by an imbalance in the vestibular system. There are many factors that trigger vertigo, such as trauma, stress, and infection. In particular, confusing the ear with a foreign body is one of the most important triggers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the triggering factors in patients with vertigo and to compare the effectiveness of medical treatment and maneuver therapy. Method: The study was applied to 52 vertigo patients who applied to the neurology clinic via Google forms in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 39 questions. Variation in the frequency and severity of attacks of the patients according to the triggers and treatment responses were questioned. Results: Of the 52 patients who participated in the survey, 73.1% were female and 26.9% were male. The average number of patients was 37. Excessive caffeine consumption triggered attacks in 61.5% of patients. Attacks are triggered by positional changes in 86.5% of patients. Attacks of 88.5% of patients are triggered during stressful periods. Of the patients, 48.1% received medical treatment and 34.6% received maneuver therapy. The number and severity of attacks decreased in 77.7% of patients who received maneuver therapy. Conclusion: In conclusion, when we look at the patients' responses, the leading factors that trigger vertigo are stress and position change. Excessive caffeine consumption also follows these factors. In order to compare the effectiveness of medical treatment and maneuver therapy and to obtain clear information about other triggers, especially the mechanical ones, studies with more participants are needed.
- Subjects
VERTIGO; VESTIBULAR apparatus; FOREIGN bodies; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Bezmialem Science, 2024, Vol 13, pS22
- ISSN
2148-2373
- Publication type
Abstract