Eaton Deborah A, Roland Peter S
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
Geriatrics. 2003 Apr;58(4):46, 49-52.
Dizziness is a common presenting complaint among older patients in primary care. A thorough examination and history can identify the type of dizziness and point to a specific differential diagnosis. Vertigo, presyncope, dysequilibrium, and non-specific dizziness are associated with a variety of underlying causes, each with specific treatment options.