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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
'''Natural History''' | |||
=== '''Natural History''' === | |||
*If left untreated persistent or permanent vertigo can lead to [[depression]], falls, dependency, decreased physical activity, social and work limitations.<ref name="pmid25318226">{{cite journal| author=Walther LE| title=[Dizziness and vertigo in older individuals]. | journal=MMW Fortschr Med | year= 2014 | volume= 156 | issue= 13 | pages= 48-52; quiz 53 | pmid=25318226 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25318226 }} </ref> | *If left untreated persistent or permanent vertigo can lead to [[depression]], falls, dependency, decreased physical activity, social and work limitations.<ref name="pmid25318226">{{cite journal| author=Walther LE| title=[Dizziness and vertigo in older individuals]. | journal=MMW Fortschr Med | year= 2014 | volume= 156 | issue= 13 | pages= 48-52; quiz 53 | pmid=25318226 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25318226 }} </ref> | ||
*It can be detrimental if the symptom is not evaluated for an underlying cause as some causes of vertigo can be fatal: [[brainstem stroke]], [[cerebellopontine angle]] [[tumor]], [[hypertensive]] [[crisis]], [[drug]] [[overdose]], [[cerebellar]] [[hemorrhage]]. | *It can be detrimental if the symptom is not evaluated for an underlying cause as some causes of vertigo can be fatal: [[brainstem stroke]], [[cerebellopontine angle]] [[tumor]], [[hypertensive]] [[crisis]], [[drug]] [[overdose]], [[cerebellar]] [[hemorrhage]]. | ||
'''Complications''' | === '''Complications''' === | ||
*Complications include: | *Complications include: | ||
**[[Anxiety]] | **[[Anxiety]] | ||
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**Falls | **Falls | ||
'''Prognosis''' | === '''Prognosis''' === | ||
*[[Prognosis]] of vertigo depends upon treating the underlying cause. However, vertigo due to a tumor has a poor prognosis compared to other causes of vertigo. | *[[Prognosis]] of vertigo depends upon treating the underlying cause. However, vertigo due to a tumor has a poor prognosis compared to other causes of vertigo. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
If left untreated vertigo can affect quality of life and could a symptom of a more serious underlying cause. Common complications include mood instability, falls. Prognosis depends upon the etiology.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
- If left untreated persistent or permanent vertigo can lead to depression, falls, dependency, decreased physical activity, social and work limitations.[1]
- It can be detrimental if the symptom is not evaluated for an underlying cause as some causes of vertigo can be fatal: brainstem stroke, cerebellopontine angle tumor, hypertensive crisis, drug overdose, cerebellar hemorrhage.
Complications
- Complications include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficulty performing daily tasks
- Diminished quality of life
- Impaired balance and coordination
- Falls
Prognosis
- Prognosis of vertigo depends upon treating the underlying cause. However, vertigo due to a tumor has a poor prognosis compared to other causes of vertigo.
References
- ↑ Walther LE (2014). "[Dizziness and vertigo in older individuals]". MMW Fortschr Med. 156 (13): 48–52, quiz 53. PMID 25318226.