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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and comorbid conditions
Helen S Cohen1, Kay T Kimball, Michael G Stewart
1Bobby R. Alford Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA. hcohen@bcm.tmc.edu
Summary
Comorbid diseases like diabetes and head trauma are common in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) patients. These conditions worsen vertigo, anxiety, and balance issues.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Vestibular Disorders
Background:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo.
- The impact of comorbid conditions on BPPV symptomology requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of comorbid diseases in patients diagnosed with BPPV.
- To examine the relationship between these comorbid conditions and symptoms such as vertigo, disequilibrium, and anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Patients with posterior semicircular canal BPPV underwent vestibular rehabilitation.
- Data collection included health status questionnaires, the Vertigo Symptom Scale, and computerized dynamic posturography.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of diabetes, mild head trauma, and sinus disease observed in BPPV patients.
- Impaired balance was noted, particularly in diabetic patients and those with vestibular weakness.
- Smoking and mild head trauma correlated with increased anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Comorbid conditions, especially diabetes, mild head trauma, and sinus disease, are highly prevalent in BPPV patients.
- Patients with comorbid diseases experience heightened risks of increased vertigo, anxiety, and disequilibrium.