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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>25% (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unsteadiness or dizziness without vertigo (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tinnitus, headache, fatigue (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vestibular migraine (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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