Dizziness and Vertigo : An Introduction and Practical Guide

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015 Vertigo and Dizziness: An Introduction and Practical Guide describes the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing patients presenting with the common symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive overview of these conditions, steps for diagnosing patients, and various treatment options. Features: Discusses clinical assessment of the dizzy patient, diagnosis and management of the condition, surgical options, and psychological complications of vertigo and dizziness Explores a host of conditions, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, hyperventilation syndrome, and superior semicircular canal dehiscence Includes case studies to supplement the text The book is an essential reference for all those who manage patients in the outpatient and general practice setting.