Vertigo natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Complications

• Complications include:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Difficulty performing daily tasks
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Impaired balance and coordination

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.