Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is dizziness that comes from the inner ear. It affects more than eight million people in the United States alone. The good news is that this condition can be managed at home. Carol A. Foster, an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine, developed a maneuver that allows sufferers to treat their own symptoms. Her YouTube video demonstrating the maneuver has more than five million views. Written in a friendly and approachable tone, Overcoming Positional Vertigo provides readers a more in-depth guide to the diagnosis of BPPV, the specifics of treatments and maneuvers, and preventative measures one can take to avoid recurrence.
If you are looking for a clear and concise guide on how to recover from vertigo, then look no further! There are numerous reasons to why one may suffer from vertigo. In most cases vertigo is associated with conditions that relate to the vestibular system (inner ear). If problems arise in this area, they can result with issues such as vertigo, dizziness, a lack of balance and poor coordination. In addition, the eyes (visual system) and body (proprioceptive system) also play a major role in preventing vertigo, maintaining balance and keeping the body in harmony. The visual system, vestibular system and proprioceptive system must all be working in a coordinated and seamless fashion, to avoid sensory issues such as dizziness, pain and nausea. Here Bobby Gibbs demystifies over 20,000 hours of experience into a simple step by step guide, for those suffering from vertigo, dizziness or vestibular disorders. He explains the root cause of most disorders related to vertigo and provides methods on how to overcome vertigo. As a personal and vestibular trainer, having suffered from vertigo for several years, Bobby Gibbs has dedicated his time to helping vertigo sufferers cope and recover from their symptoms. His mission is to increase awareness of vertigo, and provide easy and practical methods that vertigo sufferers can use in their daily lives. Regardless of how long you have had vertigo, this guide is the path to your recovery!
Short and concise, clinically-oriented book with special emphasis on treatments: drug, physical, operative or psychotherapeutic An overview of the most important syndromes, each with explanatory clinical descriptions and illustrations makes it an easy-to-use reference
Find fast answers to inform your daily diagnosis and treatment decisions! Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2021 uses the popular "5 books in 1" format to deliver vast amounts of information in a clinically relevant, user-friendly manner. This bestselling reference has been significantly updated to provide you with easy access to answers on 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, clinical algorithms, laboratory tests, and clinical practice guidelines—all carefully reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Extensive algorithms, along with hundreds of new figures and tables, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice. Contains significant updates throughout, covering all aspects of current diagnosis and treatment. Features 27 all-new topics including chronic rhinosinusitis, subclinical brain infarction, reflux-cough syndrome, radiation pneumonitis, catatonia, end-stage renal disease, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, among others. Includes new appendices covering common herbs in integrated medicine and herbal activities against pain and chronic diseases; palliative care; and preoperative evaluation. Offers online access to Patient Teaching Guides in both English and Spanish.
"Drs. Gregory Whitman, an otoneurologist, and Robert Baloh, a neurologist, have written a remarkably readable and compassionate book for anyone who has dizziness, whether acutely, episodically, or chronically. Their book describes the conditions that cause dizziness and explains what people with dizziness can do to feel better. For older people especially, addressing dizziness means a better chance of avoiding a fall and retaining independence. The authors begin by explaining why it's important to overcome dizziness and describing how dizziness is diagnosed and treated. They then describe two conditions--benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and orthostatic hypotension--which cause dizzy spells when a person changes position. Next are the causes of dizzy spells that happen in attacks and without any trigger, most prominently Meniere's disease and migraine-associated dizziness. The third part of the book is for people who have a single bout of dizziness that lasts for days and then gradually improves, generally brought on by either vestibular neuritis or stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Finally, the authors explore the causes of constant dizziness that lasts for days, months, and even years. These are anxiety, Mal de debarquement Syndrome, dizziness due to loss of function in both ears, and small vessel ischemic disease. An Appendix offers advice about home exercises for dizziness, and a Glossary defines terms. This book stands to become the definitive consumer health book on this topic. With the aging of the population, dizziness will become a more common problem, so the book may also be of interest and use to primary care providers"--
With an increasing number of referrals to treat balance impairment, gait disorders, and dizziness, A Clinician's Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Evaluation and Treatment by Dr. Charles M. Plishka looks to address these issues and provides tests, measures, and interventions that are matched to research studies when available, for evidence-based practice. It begins with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the systems used to balance. With a basic understanding of how we balance, the signs and symptoms of patients will be understood with much greater ease. A Clinician's Guide to Balance and Dizziness enables the reader to perform a complete and thorough evaluation and helps to provide treatment options for identified deficits that place the patient at risk for falls. Along with numerous diagrams and photos, this text comes with access to a web site containing video clips that demonstrate key evaluation and treatment techniques. The result will be a better evaluation, treatment plan, and outcome. Topics and Features Include: How do we balance? Tests to evaluate the balance-impaired patient Tests and interventions for conditions such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Vestibular Loss, and the central and peripheral causes of dizziness Therapy treatments "How to" instructions throughout Companion web site with video clips demonstrating evaluation and treatments A Clinician's Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Evaluation and Treatment is an easy-to-use reference perfect for professionals who assess and treat balance impairments and dizziness. While it is an instructional text for physical therapy students and clinicians, it is also a great reference for established physicians, vestibular and balance therapy specialists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers.
The significantly expanded second edition of this full-color atlas provides a step-by-step, visual guide to the most common procedures in emergency medicine. Completely revised, it also includes new procedures such as REBOA, the HINTS test, sphenopalatine ganglion block, occipital nerve block, and lung ultrasonography. Procedures are described on a single page, or two-page spreads, so that the physician can quickly access and review the procedure at hand. The atlas contains more than 700 diagnostic algorithms, schematic diagrams, and photographic illustrations to highlight the breadth and depth of emergency medicine. Topics are logically arranged by anatomic location or by type of procedure, and all procedures are based on the most current and evidence-based practices. Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures, Second Edition is an essential resource for physicians and advanced practice professionals, residents, medical students, and nurses in emergency medicine, urgent care, and pediatrics.
Fully-updated edition of this award-winning textbook, arranged by presenting complaints with full-color images throughout. For students, residents, and emergency physicians.
Embark on Your Journey to a Vertigo-Free Life: Unlock the Secrets to Conquering Dizziness and Imbalance Naturally Vertigo affects countless individuals around the globe, with causes spanning from mild infections to severe neurological disorders. Recognizing the potential severity of vertigo and dizziness, it's essential to address these episodes rather than ignore them. All too often, people have depended on medications that only alleviate symptoms without tackling the underlying issues, ultimately leading to more harm due to side effects. Now is the time to break away from this vicious cycle and embrace a holistic approach to healing. In this eye-opening guide, you'll discover practical, easy-to-follow steps to conquer vertigo and regain control of your life. By making minor adjustments to your diet, daily activities, and overall lifestyle, you can triumph over this incapacitating condition. This all-encompassing book offers a wealth of invaluable information, featuring: *A detailed overview of the various types of vertigo and how to pinpoint which one you're experiencing *Crucial diagnostic insights to help you comprehend the origins of your vertigo *Inspiring revelations on how you possess the power to cure vertigo for good *Exceptionally effective dietary modifications to revitalize your well-being in no time *5 powerful, simple-to-apply home remedies to put an end to vertigo *Swift and uncomplicated exercises to incorporate into your daily routine for lasting relief And so much more! Don't allow vertigo to dictate your life any longer—take the initiative to achieve lasting relief and reclaim your independence with this indispensable guide.
