Peripheral vestibular dysfunction in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To report left-sided peripheral vestibular failure as the cause of dizziness in a 12-year-old boy diagnosed as having chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

DESIGN:

Retrospective case report with review of literature and discussion.

SETTING:

Tertiary children's hospital.

CONCLUSION:

We recommend proper vestibular assessment for CFS patients presenting with dizziness, as effective treatment for peripheral vestibular disorder exists in the form of balance rehabilitation exercises.

• Authors: Rudrapathy Palaniappan, Tony Sirimanna
• Journal: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology (Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol) Vol. 64 Issue 1 Pg. 69-72 (May 31 2002) ISSN: 0165-5876 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 12020917 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Dizziness (complications)
• Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic (complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Male
• Vestibular Diseases (complications)