Which of the following individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a central vestibular disorder?
A)
A man who got up quickly from his bed and sustained an injury after he "blacked out"
B)
A woman who has ongoing difficulty in balancing herself when walking
C)
A woman who suffered a loss of consciousness after being struck on the head during a soccer game
D)
A man who states that he feels car sick whenever he rides in the back seat of a vehicle
Ans:
B
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Central vestibular disorders are marked by a sensation of motion that interferes with balance but that is mild and constant and chronic in duration. It should be differentiated from postural hypotension, loss of balance from a head injury, or motion sickness.
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