Neurológia pre prax 5/2011

Current treatment of vestibular disorders

Establishment of a proper diagnosis and therapy of vestibular patology requires interdisciplinar approach. There are some diseases such as Méniére´s disease or BPPV, which have defined diagnostic crietria and guidelines for treatment.It is necessary to know, that the most of patients who are visiting specialists has atypical symptoms not easy to interpret. We present a current situation of a treatment of vestibulat disorders in Czech republic ad we try to compare recommended guidelines with analysis of situation of vestibular therapy in Czech republic, which is based on survey of effectiveness of treatment dizzy patient over 6 months.

Keywords: vertigo, Méniére´s disease, BPPV antivertiginous drugs, vestibular rehabilitation.