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Beyond Vertigo- Perceptual Postural Phobic Dizziness (PPPD): Our experience
Shailendra Tripathi1, Shalini Tripathi2, N Shantha3
1Dept of ENT, Military Hospital, Secunderabad, Telangana India.
Summary
Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a newly identified condition. This case series highlights its varied presentations in India, emphasizing diagnosis through history and management via counseling and vestibular rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
- Vestibular Disorders
Background:
- Vertigo presents diagnostic challenges in many clinical scenarios.
- Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is an emerging diagnosis for unexplained chronic dizziness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the presentation and management of PPPD in the Indian population.
- To address the lack of data on PPPD in India.
Main Methods:
- Case series of three patients diagnosed with PPPD.
- Detailed patient history, diagnosis, management, and one-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- PPPD diagnosis was effectively managed in three Indian patients.
- The case series illustrates diverse presentations of PPPD.
Conclusions:
- PPPD is an important diagnosis for chronic dizziness presentations.
- Thorough patient history is crucial for accurate diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary medication.
- Vestibular rehabilitation and counseling are effective management strategies for PPPD.
Keywords:
Chronic subjective vertigoNon-spinning vertigoPerceptual postural phobic dizziness (PPPD)UnsteadinessVestibular rehabilitationMore Related Videos
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