J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2015 Feb;33(1):1-7.
Dizziness in the Elderly
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- 1Department of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. jisookim@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Vertigo is a common complaint in the elderly since disease-related vestibular dysfunction may be superimposed on the normal aging process. Accordingly, the manifestation or response to treatments of vestibular disorders may differ in the elderly. The incidences of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis, and Meniere's disease in the elderly are similar to those in other age groups, whereas vascular vertigo, degenerative disorders, multisensory dizziness, and medication-related dizziness/vertigo are more common in the elderly. Consideration of normal aging physiology and associated medical conditions is mandatory when evaluating and treating elderly patients with dizziness/vertigo.
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