Vertigo

Author: Su Xiuchu / Huang Ruxun
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Vertigo is a type of motion illusion caused by lesions or excessive artificial stimulation in the nerve endings of the ampullary crest of the semicircular canals in the inner ear, the vestibular nerve, the vestibular nucleus, and their central nervous system pathways or cortical projections, which exceeds the body's compensatory function at that time, leading to dysfunction in the human body's spatial orientation and balance. It is one of the most common clinical symptoms today. The etiology of vertigo is complex and can be caused by diseases of multiple organs and systems. It is prone to occur under triggers such as excitement, tension, overwork, insomnia, excessive alcohol and tobacco consumption, and the menstrual period, making etiological diagnosis and prevention and treatment more challenging. Due to the complexity of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diagnostic and treatment processes of vertigo, it is prone to misdiagnosis and missed treatment in clinical practice. Therefore, it is very important to conduct in-depth popular science education and publicity on vertigo, strengthen scientific research in this field, and improve people's awareness of disease prevention and clinical diagnostic and treatment levels. This book is divided into two parts. The first part, General Principles, introduces basic knowledge such as clinical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, general clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of vertigo. The second part, Specific Disorders, provides clinical diagnostic and treatment knowledge for various disease-related vertigos. This book can serve as a reference for medical personnel, especially primary care physicians, in clinical practice.