Original Article
Demographic Analysis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo as a Common Public Health Problem
Author(s):
Yetiser S* and Ince D
Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular problem. However, demographic analysis is few. Aim: The aim of this study was to document the demographic data of patients with BPPV regarding distribution of gender, age, associated problems, most common form, symptom duration, severity of nystagmus and cure rate. Subjects and Methods: A total of 263 patients with videoâÂÃ?Â?ÂÃ?Â?nystagmography confirmed BPPV were enrolled in this retrospective study (2009âÂÃ?Â?ÂÃ?Â?2013). The data were collected in Anadolu Medical Center. Distribution of gender, age and affected side were reviewed. Associated problems were noted. Patients were analyzed according to the canal involvement, age, duration of symptoms, duration of nystagmus and recurrence. Mean values and standard deviations were calculated. Oneâ&Acir.. Read More»
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