AIM To examine vestibular system functions in children with episodic vertigo attacks. METHODS Thirty four children (20 males) aged 4-18 years with paroxysmal dizziness and/or vertigo attacks were evaluated. A medical history for vestibular symptoms and migraine was taken. Vestibular and auditory functions were assessed. RESULTS Chronic headache attacks consistent with migraine were reported...

INTRODUCTION We assessed clinical and etiological association between vestibular pathology and idiopathic scoliosis concerning seven members of three families with idiopathic scoliosis. CASE PRESENTATION The families were referred to neurotology center for evaluation of balance problems. Patients were evaluated thorough anamnesis to relevant vestibular and audiological studies in addition to ...

OBJECTIVE This study compared vestibular functioning in a migrainous vertigo group, a migraine without vertigo group and a control group. It was hypothesised that the migrainous vertigo group would perform worse in tests of vestibular function and gait than the other groups during a non-migrainous period. METHODS Sixty-six participants (22 per group) were assessed using the head shake sensory...

INTRODUCTION Vestibular migraine (VM) is the most common cause of episodic vertigo in children. We summarize the clinical findings and laboratory test results in a cohort of children and adolescents with VM. We discuss the limitations of current classification criteria for dizzy children. METHODS A retrospective chart analysis was performed on 118 children with migraine related vertigo at a t...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of physical therapy for patients with vestibular disorders with and without a history of migraine headaches. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. SETTING Outpatient physical therapy clinic. PATIENTS Thirty patients with both a history of migraine and a diagnosis of vestibular/balance disorder considered unrelated to migrai...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW In the past few years, otologists have been seeing an increasing number of patients with vestibular disorders due to migraine-associated vestibulopathy. This article reviews some of the latest developments in the understanding of this disease process, specifically its incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS Migraine-associated vestibular symptoms may i...

OBJECTIVE To compare the attitudes and opinions of otologists and neurologists regarding the cause, diagnosis, and management of vestibular migraine. STUDY DESIGN Survey questionnaire. METHODS An 18-question survey designed to elicit opinions about the cause, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of migraine and dizziness was mailed to the entire memberships of the American Neurotology...

Features: * Up-to-date review of the peripheral and central vestibular systems with latest references * New bedside tests of vestibular function * Review of latest treatment maneuvers for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo * New chapters on: laboratory diagnosis of vestibular dysfunction; migraine; immune-mediated disorders; inherited disorders; symptomatic treatment of vertigo; antiemetic an...

Vestibular migraine (VM) has only recently been recognized as a distinct disease entity. One reason is that its symptoms overlap greatly with those of other vestibular disorders, especially Meniere disease (MD). The pathophysiology of neither VM nor MD is entirely elucidated. However, there are many theories linking migraine to both disorders. We reviewed the current understanding of migraine, ...