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  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic dizziness and vertigo can stem from various medical, neurologic, and psychiatric conditions, or medications.
  • Chronic vestibular syndrome is characterized by persistent vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness lasting months to years.
  • This syndrome often involves a lasting unilateral or bilateral vestibular loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic approach to chronic dizziness.
  • To summarize effective treatment strategies for chronic vestibular syndrome.
  • To evaluate the role of specific medications in managing chronic vertigo.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on chronic dizziness and vestibular disorders.
  • Analysis of diagnostic workup protocols for persistent vertigo.
  • Evaluation of evidence for vestibular rehabilitation therapy efficacy.
  • Assessment of the utility of betahistine and other anti-vertigo drugs.

Main Results:

  • A systematic diagnostic workup is crucial for identifying the cause of chronic dizziness.
  • Vestibular rehabilitation therapy demonstrates effectiveness in managing chronic vestibular syndrome.
  • Betahistine and other anti-vertigo medications are generally not indicated for chronic vertigo treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of chronic dizziness relies on accurate diagnosis and etiology-specific treatment.
  • Vestibular rehabilitation is a key therapeutic intervention for chronic vestibular syndrome.
  • Pharmacological treatments like betahistine lack evidence for efficacy in chronic vertigo.