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Vestibular dysfunction amongst adolescents: what do we know? A review

Saniasiaya J, Narayanan P

J Laryngol Otol, 2023 Jan;137(1):2-6.

PMID: 35616060 DOI: 10.1017/S0022215122001268

BACKGROUND: Vestibular dysfunction in children is a debilitating condition that results in countless pernicious effects, such as motor development delay, poor academic performance and psychosocial impairment. Yet, research pertaining to vestibular and balance disorders amongst adolescents is still lacking and remains an enigma.

METHODS: This paper outlines novel emerging aetiological factors contributing to vestibular dysfunction amongst adolescents by appraising published articles through a narrative review.

RESULTS: Underlying aetiological factors of vestibular dysfunction can be identified among adolescents with thorough evaluation. Proper diagnostic evaluation of vestibular dysfunction is imperative in providing optimal care and guiding appropriate treatment strategies. The available literature demonstrated multifactorial aetiological factors that contribute to vestibular dysfunction in adolescents.

CONCLUSION: Outlining the underlying aetiological factors of vestibular dysfunction is vital to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Dizziness/etiology

Fulltext Dizziness, a review of walk-in patients at a specialised neurotology clinic

Philip R, Prepageran N

Med J Malaysia, 2009 Mar;64(1):56-8.

PMID: 19852323 MyJurnal

A retrospective review of 100 walk-in patients at a specialized neurotology clinic in dizziness at a tertiary referral centre is presented. The most common cause of dizziness was BPPV, forming 31% of the cases. Other causes in order of frequency include recurrent vestibulopathy, idiopathic causes, Meniere's disease and central causes.
Study site: Neurotology clinic, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Matched MeSH terms: Dizziness/etiology*

Postural blood pressure electrocardiographic changes are associated with falls in older people

Saedon NI, Zainal-Abidin I, Chee KH, Khor HM, Tan KM, Kamaruzzaman SK, et al.

Clin Auton Res, 2016 Feb;26(1):41-8.

PMID: 26695401 DOI: 10.1007/s10286-015-0327-5

To determine the magnitude of postural blood pressure change, differences in ECG between fallers and non-fallers were measured. Postural blood pressure change is associated with symptoms of dizziness, presyncope, and syncope.

Matched MeSH terms: Dizziness/etiology

Fulltext A review of the management of 107 dizzy patients at the university hospital

Krishnan G

Med J Malaysia, 1994 Mar;49(1):44-8.

PMID: 8057990

The common investigations done were pure tone audiometry, electronystagmography, X-ray of the internal auditory meatus, CT-scan of the internal auditory meatus and X-ray of the cervical spine. After the examinations and investigations only 52 patients out of the 107 could be given any diagnosis. The most common diagnosis for the vertigo was Meniere's disease.

Matched MeSH terms: Dizziness/etiology*

Fulltext EEG based evaluation of stereoscopic 3D displays for viewer discomfort

Malik AS, Khairuddin RN, Amin HU, Smith ML, Kamel N, Abdullah JM, et al.

Biomed Eng Online, 2015;14:21.

PMID: 25886584 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-015-0006-8

Consumer preference is rapidly changing from 2D to 3D movies due to the sensational effects of 3D scenes, like those in Avatar and The Hobbit. Two 3D viewing technologies are available: active shutter glasses and passive polarized glasses. However, there are consistent reports of discomfort while viewing in 3D mode where the discomfort may refer to dizziness, headaches, nausea or simply not being able to see in 3D continuously.

Matched MeSH terms: Dizziness/etiology

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