Abstract
Prevalence of dizziness in Egyptian elderly patients
Highlights
Dizziness is a major etiology of falls, and preventing falls and dizziness in older people is essential
Vertigo is not alternative description for dizziness. They are caused by disturbance in motor or sensory systems that lead to gait, posture problems
Dizziness complaint are composing of many symptoms [(Jönsson, Sixt, Landahl, & Rosenhall, 2004; Sturnieks, St George, & Lord, 2008)]
Summary
Dizziness is a major etiology of falls, and preventing falls and dizziness in older people is essential. There is increased incidence of dizziness in elderly persons that may reach 30%, and this number increases because of aging. Disorders that cause dizziness are considered a fatal problem in old age so that it needs adequate diagnosis. Vertigo is a major problem in the elderly as persons have difficulty to describe their complaint. Vertigo is not alternative description for dizziness. They are caused by disturbance in motor or sensory systems that lead to gait, posture problems. Dizziness is a strong risk factor for falls, and preventing falls and dizziness in older people is essential. Conclusions: As dizziness is prevalent in elderly population, early diagnosis and proper management of underlying pathology, can help in reducing falls and its subsequent complications in senior citizens.
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