Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:disease
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gptkbp:acquired_by |
clinical evaluation
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gptkbp:affects |
inner ear
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gptkbp:can_be_confirmed_with |
imaging studies if necessary
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gptkbp:can_be_differentiated_from |
central vertigo
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gptkbp:can_be_recurrent |
gptkb:true
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gptkbp:can_be_self-limiting |
gptkb:true
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gptkbp:can_involve |
canalith repositioning maneuvers
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gptkbp:can_lead_to |
balance issues
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gptkbp:cause |
vertigo
dizziness in elderly fall risk in elderly patients |
gptkbp:caused_by |
displacement of otoliths
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gptkbp:condition |
can affect daily activities
can be managed effectively with treatment. can be misunderstood by the public can lead to decreased quality of life |
gptkbp:diagnosis |
gptkb:Dix-Hallpike_maneuver
physical examination patient history other vestibular disorders |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
BPPV
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gptkbp:is_a_common_condition_in |
the general population
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gptkbp:is_a_common_diagnosis_in |
neurology clinics
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gptkbp:is_affected_by |
stress
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gptkbp:is_associated_with |
head trauma
changes in the vestibular system |
gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness
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gptkbp:is_common_in |
older adults
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gptkbp:is_managed_by |
medications for nausea
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gptkbp:is_not_life-threatening |
gptkb:true
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gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by |
anxiety
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gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
BPPV syndrome
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gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
gptkb:literature
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gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
gptkb:Meniere's_disease
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gptkbp:is_often_self-diagnosed_by |
patients
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gptkbp:is_often_treated_by |
ENT specialists
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gptkbp:is_related_to |
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
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gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
changes in head position
sudden head movements |
gptkbp:may_require_follow-up |
gptkb:true
|
gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:surgery
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gptkbp:prevention |
avoiding certain head positions
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gptkbp:requires |
physical therapy
lifestyle modifications |
gptkbp:scientific_classification |
vestibular disorders
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gptkbp:symptoms |
nausea
unsteadiness lightheadedness |
gptkbp:treatment |
gptkb:Epley_maneuver
outpatient settings vestibular rehabilitation home exercises medications for dizziness |
gptkbp:type_of |
positional vertigo
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gptkbp:was_a_result_of |
calcium carbonate crystals dislodging
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