Evaluating Clinical Characteristics in Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD): A Retrospective Review
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a functional neurologic disorder characterized by dizziness, unsteadiness, and hypersensitivity to self-motion. There is limited research on symptomatic profiling in PPPD. We conducted a retrospective research study of 111 patients diagnosed with suspected PPPD. Prevalence of symptoms, past medical history and sex-based differences were analyzed. 55.9% had a previous vestibular disorder, 97.3% had visual motion sickness, 54% had chronic headaches/migraines. We hope that by identifying most prevalent symptoms, comorbidities and sex-based differences in PPPD, we will enhance the diagnosis that would result in better plan of care.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Sambit Mohapatra
Graduate Student Mentors
Lucas Van Horn
Faculty/Staff Collaborators
Dr. George Kurien
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Neuroscience
Primary Research Category
Health Sciences
Evaluating Clinical Characteristics in Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD): A Retrospective Review
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a functional neurologic disorder characterized by dizziness, unsteadiness, and hypersensitivity to self-motion. There is limited research on symptomatic profiling in PPPD. We conducted a retrospective research study of 111 patients diagnosed with suspected PPPD. Prevalence of symptoms, past medical history and sex-based differences were analyzed. 55.9% had a previous vestibular disorder, 97.3% had visual motion sickness, 54% had chronic headaches/migraines. We hope that by identifying most prevalent symptoms, comorbidities and sex-based differences in PPPD, we will enhance the diagnosis that would result in better plan of care.