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'''Vertigo''' is a symptom where a person feels as if they or objects around them are moving when they are not. It is often a spinning or swaying movement. A person may experience [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], sweating, or difficulties walking. It is usually worse when the head is moved. '''Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo''' (BPPV) is where specific head movements cause vertigo – is the most common type of vertigo.<ref name="NHS">https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vertigo/</ref> ==Prevalence== According to the [[Canadian Consensus Criteria]], Vertigo only occasionally affects [[ME/CFS]] patients.<ref name="canadianconsensus-CCC"/> == Vertigo in ME/CFS== Vertigo is not commonly experienced by ME/CFS patients (although possible as neurological problems in general are a prominent feature of [[ME/CFS]]). [[Dizziness]] is a far more common symptom of ME/CFS, and is usually due to [[Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome]] (POTS) or other forms of [[orthostatic intolerance]].<ref name="CDC-symptoms">{{Cite web|url = https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/symptoms-diagnosis/symptoms.html | title = Symptoms {{!}} Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome|website=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] | date = Jan 27, 2021|access-date = 2021-02-25}}</ref><ref name="canadianconsensus-CCC"/> <ref name="ICP2011primer">{{citation | last1 = Carruthers | first1 = BM | authorlink1 = Bruce Carruthers | last2 = van de Sande | first2 = MI | authorlink2 = Marjorie van de Sande | last3 = De Meirleir | first3 = KL | authorlink3 = Kenny de Meirleir | last4 = Klimas | first4 = NG | authorlink4 = Nancy Klimas | last5 = Broderick | first5 = G | authorlink5 = Gordon Broderick | last6 = Mitchell | first6 = T | authorlink6 = Terry Mitchell | last7 = Staines | first7 = D | authorlink7 = Donald Staines | last8 = Powles | first8 = ACP | authorlink8 = A C Peter Powles | last9 = Speight | first9 = N | authorlink9 = Nigel Speight | last10 = Vallings | first10 = R | authorlink10 = Rosamund Vallings | last11 = Bateman | first11 = L | authorlink11 = Lucinda Bateman | last12 = Bell | first12 = DS | authorlink12 = David Bell | last13 = Carlo-Stella | first13 = N | authorlink13 = Nicoletta Carlo-Stella | last14 = Chia | first14 = J | authorlink14 = John Chia | last15 = Darragh | first15 = A | authorlink15 = Austin Darragh | last16 = Gerken | first16 = A | authorlink16 = Anne Gerken | last17 = Jo | first17 = D | authorlink17 = Daehyun Jo | last18 = Lewis | first18 = DP | authorlink18 = Donald Lewis | last19 = Light | first19 = AR | authorlink19 = Alan Light | last20 = Light | first20 = KC | authorlink20= Kathleen Light | last21 = Marshall-Gradisnik | first21 = S | authorlink21 = Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik | last22 = McLaren-Howard | first22 = J | authorlink22 = John McLaren-Howard | last23 = Mena | first23 = I | authorlink23 = Ismael Mena | last24 = Miwa | first24 = K | authorlink24 = Kunihisa Miwa | last25 = Murovska | first25 = M | authorlink25= Modra Murovska | last26 = Stevens | first26 = SR | authorlink26 = Staci Stevens | title = Myalgic encephalomyelitis: Adult & Paediatric: International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners | date = 2012 | isbn = 978-0-9739335-3-6 | url = http://www.investinme.org/Documents/Guidelines/Myalgic%20Encephalomyelitis%20International%20Consensus%20Primer%20-2012-11-26.pdf }}</ref> which are prominent co-morbid symptoms and just two of the [:Category:Cardiac_signs_and_symptoms |cardiac signs and symptoms]] they can experience. ==Symptom recognition== The [[Canadian Consensus Criteria]] recognizes vertigo occuring within ME/CFS, although vertigo is not a diagnostic symptom of ME/CFS: <blockquote>"Vertigo accompanied by nystagmus, [[nausea]] and/or [[vomiting]] and often associated with [[tinnitus]] and/or impaired hearing acuity requires an anti-nauseant but there is no good treatment."<ref name="canadianconsensus-CCC">{{Cite journal | last1 = Carruthers | first1 = Bruce M. | authorlink1 = Bruce Carruthers | last2 = Jain | first2 = Anil Kumar | authorlink2 = Anil Kumar Jain | last3 = De Meirleir | first3 = Kenny L. | authorlink3 = Kenny De Meirleir | last4 = Peterson | first4 = Daniel L. | authorlink4 = Daniel Peterson | last5 = Klimas | first5 = Nancy G. | authorlink5 = Nancy Klimas | last6 = Lerner | first6 = A. Martin | authorlink6 = Martin Lerner | last7 = Bested | first7 = Alison C. | authorlink7 = Alison Bested | last8 = Flor-Henry | first8 = Pierre | authorlink8 = Pierre Flor-Henry | last9 = Joshi | first9 = Pradip | authorlink9 = Pradip Joshi | last10 = Powles | first10 = AC Peter | authorlink10 = A C Peter Powles | last11 = Sherkey | first11 = Jeffrey A. | authorlink11 = Jeffrey Sherkey | last12 = van de Sande | first12 = Marjorie I. | authorlink12 = Marjorie van de Sande | title = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols| journal = Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | volume = 11 | issue = 2 | pages = 7-115 | date = 2003 | pmid = | doi = 10.1300/J092v11n01_02| url = http://www.investinme.org/Documents/PDFdocuments/CanadianDefinitionME-CFS.pdf}}</ref>{{Rp|60}}</blockquote> == Possible causes== General causes for vertigo include: * [[Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo]] (BPPV) – where specific head movements cause vertigo * [[Labyrinthitis]] – an inner ear infection caused by a cold or flu * [[Vestibular neuronitis]] – inflammed vestibular nerve * [[Ménière's disease]] – a rare inner ear condition, which may also cause [[tinnitus]] or hearing loss * [[Migraine]]s, which can occur in ME/CFS patients, including "silent migraines" (migraine causing neurological symptoms but without headache) Certain drugs can also cause vertigo, this should be listed as a side effect on the patient information (PI) leaflet.<ref name="NHS"/> == Tests == <embedvideo service="youtube" dimensions="400" alignment="right" container="frame" description="In our Vestibular Tests Video Series, Kristen Janky, Au.D, Ph.D., CCC-A, Vestibular Audiologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital, explains the VNG test. By BoysTownHospital">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Iol892EPw</embedvideo> Videonystagmography (VNG eng testing) is used for testing inner ear and central motor functions.<ref name="Videonystagmography">{{Cite web | title = Videonystagmography {{!}} National Dizzy and Balance Center {{!}} NDBC|url=http://www.nationaldizzyandbalancecenter.com/services/balance-lab-testing/videonystagmography/|website=nationaldizzyandbalancecenter.com|access-date=2019-01-21}}</ref> There are 4 main parts to a VNG test: 1. Occular Mobility You will be asked to have your eyes follow objects that jump from place to place, stand still, or move smoothly. The technician will be looking for any slowness or inaccuracies in your ability to follow visual targets. This may indicate a central or neurological problem, or possibly a problem in the pathway connecting the vestibular system to the brain. 2. Optokinetic Nystagmus 2. You will be asked to view a large, continuously moving visual image to see if your eyes can appropriately track these movements. Like the occular mobility tests, the technician will be looking for any slowness or inaccuracies in your ability to follow visual targets. This may indicate a central or neurological problem, or possibly a problem in the pathway connecting the vestibular system to the brain. <embedvideo service="youtube" dimensions="400" alignment="right" container="frame" description="Vestibular Tests - Roll Test (Positional Nystagmus): The maneuver we can use to assess for horizontal canal BPPV is called the Roll Test. For this maneuver the patient starts sitting up and then they will lay straight back and you will hold their head at a 30 degree angle. For more information on our Balance and Vestibular. By BoysTownHospital">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EnAGlTibd0</embedvideo> 3. Positional Nystagmus The technician will move your head and body into various positions to make sure that there are no inappropriate eye movements (nystagmus), when your head is in different positions. This test is looking at your inner ear system and the condition of the endolymph fluid in your semi-circular canals. The technician is verifying that small calcium carbonate particles called otoconia are not suspended in the fluid and causing a disturbance to the flow of the fluid. 4. Caloric Testing The technician will stimulate both of your inner ears (one at a time) with warm and then cold air. They will be monitoring the movements of your eyes using goggles to make sure that both of your ears can sense this stimulation. This test will confirm that your vestibular system for each ear is working and responding to stimulation. This test in the only test available that can decipher between a unilateral and bilateral loss.<ref name="Videonystagmography" /> ==Potential treatments== [[Meclozine]] is a suggested treatment for vertigo, it is acts against [[nausea]] and is also an [[antihistamine]].<ref name="canadianconsensus-CCC"/> The [[Canadian Consensus Criteria]] is suggests "Finding Center" for balance issues (Jones and Clarke, 2002) and the [[Cawthorne/Cooksey System]] for vistibular injuries to restore equilibrium.<ref name="canadianconsensus-CCC"/> ==Notable studies== ==See also== *[[Dizziness]] *[[Nausea]] *[[Migraine]] *[[Orthostatic intolerance]] ==Learn more== *[https://www.webmd.com/brain/vertigo-symptoms-causes-treatment Vertigo: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment] - WebMD *[https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vertigo/ Vertigo] - NHS *[https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cawthorne-Cooksey-Exercises.pdf Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises - Information for patients] - St George's Hospital, NHS ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Diagnoses]] [[Category:Neurological signs and symptoms]]
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