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Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: A Case Report.
Nidhi Shankar Kikkeri1, Junaid H Siddiqui1
1Neurology, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA.
Cureus
|November 16, 2018
Summary
Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a rare neurological condition causing persistent motion sensations after travel. Symptoms temporarily improve with motion, like driving, and usually resolve within a year.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Vestibular Disorders
Background:
- Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is an uncommon neurological disorder.
- It primarily affects women in their fourth decade of life.
- Characterized by a persistent sensation of motion after disembarking from a vehicle.
Observation:
- Symptoms include a constant feeling of swaying or rocking.
- These sensations temporarily subside with renewed passive motion, such as driving.
- The case involved a 47-year-old female experiencing imbalance after a four-week cruise.
Findings:
- MdDS lacks definitive diagnostic tests, often being a diagnosis of exclusion.
- No consistently effective treatments are currently established for MdDS.
- Symptoms typically resolve spontaneously within approximately one year.
Implications:
- This case highlights the under-reported nature of Mal de Debarquement syndrome.
- Awareness is crucial for prospective travelers and clinicians.
- Reassurance and cautious management strategies may benefit patients.
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