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Paroxysmal vertigo in children--an epidemiological study.
1Department of Child Health, University of Aberdeen, UK.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|November 30, 1999
Summary
Benign paroxysmal vertigo is common in children, often unexplained and related to migraine. This condition, though frequently undiagnosed, typically causes minimal issues for affected children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The prevalence of vertigo in pediatric populations is poorly understood.
- Migraine and related conditions are common in children, but vertigo's role is unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of vertigo in school-aged children.
- To explore the association between vertigo and migraine in children.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire assessing dizziness was administered to 2165 school children in Aberdeen, Scotland.
- Children reporting dizziness were further interviewed and examined to diagnose vertigo and associated symptoms.
Main Results:
- 314 children (14.5%) experienced dizziness in the past year; 44% were unexplained.
- 45 children met criteria for benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV), with onset peaking at 12 years.
- BPV was associated with migraine features (pallor, nausea, photophobia) and a family history of migraine.
Conclusions:
- Benign paroxysmal vertigo is a common pediatric condition, frequently undiagnosed but generally benign.
- Pediatric vertigo appears to be linked to migraine, sharing similar associated symptoms and familial predispositions.