Vertigo

ABSTRACT

One hundred and four patients suffering from vertigo were assesed by clinical audiological and vestibular examination during 1983 and 1984. A detailed and critical history taking is one of the important contribution in understanding the pathology. A battery of audiological and vestibular tests should be performed to deduct help in localising pathology in sensory or neural areas and a single test cannot solely be relied upon. In this study a significant role has also been played by bithermal caloric stimulation of vestibular organs. This test is simple and quick, whether it is normal or abnormal it contributes towards understanding the site of lesion. Electronystagmography cannot be depended for diagnosis and is only supportive. The role of radiology and haematology cannot be ignored in assesing these patients. The commonest pathology in this series has been Menier's disease to be followed by Vertebrobasilar and Psychosomatic problems. Streptomycin toxicity should be kept in mind in our practice