The Dizzy Child

Elizabeth A Kelly; Kristen L Janky; Jessie N Patterson

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2021.06.002

The Dizzy Child

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Oct;54(5):973-987. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2021.06.002. Epub 2021 Jul 23.

Authors

Elizabeth A Kelly¹, Kristen L Janky², Jessie N Patterson²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology, Boys Town National Research Hospital, 555 N 30th St., Omaha, NE 68131, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Audiology, Boys Town National Research Hospital, 555 N 30th St., Omaha, NE 68131, USA.

PMID: 34304898
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2021.06.002

Abstract

Dizziness occurs in children with an estimated prevalence of 0.45% to 15.0%. Vestibular disorders in the pediatric population can impact gross motor function development, visual acuity, and contribute to psychological distress. Appropriate case history and focused direct examination can be helpful when determining the etiology of dizziness. Vestibular testing can be completed in children and guide management of suspected vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular dysfunction is commonly seen in patients with sensorineural hearing loss. Migraine disorders are the most common cause of dizziness in childhood. Etiologies of dizziness in children differ from those commonly seen in adults.

Keywords: Children; Dizziness; Pediatric; Vestibular disorders; Vestibular testing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Child
Dizziness / etiology
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural* / diagnosis
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural* / epidemiology
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural* / etiology
Humans
Migraine Disorders* / diagnosis
Migraine Disorders* / epidemiology
Migraine Disorders* / etiology
Vertigo