Causes of Dizziness in Central Nervous System Pathology
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Which type of therapy is mentioned as a potential treatment for persistent postural perceptual dizziness?

  • Chemotherapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Physical therapy (correct)
  • What type of medication is suggested for symptom improvement in research related to PPPD?

  • Ibuprofen
  • Antibiotics
  • Insulin
  • Serotonin or norepinephrine medication (correct)
  • How can central vertigo be differentiated from peripheral vertigo?

  • By the time of day the dizziness occurs
  • By the age of the patient
  • By provoking factors and associated impairments (correct)
  • Based on the location of the dizziness
  • What is a common symptom associated with persistent postural perceptual dizziness?

    <p>Anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for non-otologic causes of dizziness in the text?

    <p>Vestibular rehabilitation combined with other interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of vertigo in the pediatric population?

    <p>Vestibular migraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of dizziness cases is attributed to central nervous system vestibular pathology?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication is commonly used for migraine prophylaxis in patients with vestibular migraine?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with persistent postural perceptual dizziness?

    <p>Unsteadiness or dizziness without vertigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of central nervous system vestibular pathology related to dizziness?

    <p>High cholesterol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common symptoms are associated with TBI-related dizziness besides dizziness itself?

    <p>Tinnitus, headache, fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neural pathways are believed to be compromised in cervicogenic dizziness?

    <p>Proprioceptive neuropathways in the cervical spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures in the brain are interrelated in concussion pathology leading to dizziness or vertigo?

    <p>Cerebellum and brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested treatment for cervicogenic dizziness that targets postural retraining and manual therapy for cervical spine impairments?

    <p>Physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vertigo is associated with symptoms of vertigo timed with migraines?

    <p>Vestibular migraine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area shows extensive neural connections with the vestibular system, linking mechanical receptors in C1 to C3 with various reflex pathways?

    <p>Cervical region of the spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can spasms affecting blood circulation in the posterior arterial supply contribute to migraine and vertigo symptoms?

    <p>By creating temporary compromise in arterial supply to the vestibular system and brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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