Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: current approaches to diagnosis and treatment

Nevrologiâ, Nejropsihiatriâ, Psihosomatika

E. N. Zastenskaya¹  L. M. Antonenko¹ 

[1] Department of Nervous System Diseases and Neurosurgery, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of Russia;

关键词: persistent postural-perceptual dizziness;    vestibular rehabilitation;    cognitive behavioral therapy;    stabilographic platform;    biofeedback;    ginkgo biloba extract;   

DOI  :  10.14412/2074-2711-2019-4-136-140

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The cause of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is considered to be chronic dysfunction of the regulatory system for maintaining equilibrium in general and that of the vestibular system in particular, which causes a persistent sensation of dizziness and/or unsteadiness. The pathogenetic mechanisms of PPPD are associated with impaired adaptation to an acute vertigo or unsteadiness episode due to various causes (vestibular, lipothymic, or emotional). Patients severely experience PPPD, which often leads to avoidant behavior and even disability. The timely diagnosis of this disorder and the use of right treatment, including vestibular rehabilitation, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy, are of great importance. Currently developed new treatments for PPPD are highly therapeutically effective. Among the medicines, Ginkgo biloba extract has been shown to be effective in improving vestibular compensation.

【 授权许可】

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