The causes of dizziness ranges from benign to life-threatening disorders, and features that distinguish these, may be very subtle . Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms physicians get queries for in clinical practice, and probably the most difficult one to treat as well, says Dr Kavita Barhate, consultant neurologist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan. "It is the chief presenting symptom in about 3 per cent of primary care visits for patients 25 years and older, and in nearly 3 per cent of all emergency admissions.
It is said that most astute clinicians can also feel a bit dizzy trying to solve the problem of dizziness in their patients," she adds. The confusion, she says, stems from the fact that patients are often not clear by what they mean when they say they are 'feeling dizzy', as it could mean different things to different people, or even to the same person in different situations.…
