Dizziness and vertigo are the most common clinical complaint symptoms. However
clinical diagnosis and treatment are often difficult due to the non-specific symptoms. Detailed medical history collection and systematic physical examination are helpful to determine the location of the lesion
so that the corresponding auxiliary examination can be selected more specifically
the cause of the disease can be identified more effectively
and the correct treatment strategy can be made more quickly. Based on the author's rich clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness/vertigo cases
this article briefly explains the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness and vertigo from the aspects of history taking and physical examination.
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