What Tests Are Required for Diagnosing Vertigo?

Vestibular migraine requires Dix-Hallpike maneuver, roll test, CT scan, and MRI of the five senses.

This method is used for the examination of vestibular migraine in the anterior and posterior semicircular canals, providing significant assistance in diagnosis.

The roll test can be used to diagnose vestibular migraine in the lateral semicircular canal. When vestibular migraine occurs, patients should seek medical attention for related exams as soon as possible, which can facilitate the diagnosis work of doctors and also assist in their treatment.

The diagnosis of vestibular migraine is based on clinical manifestations and Dix-Hallpike test. If the test result is positive, when the head turns to the affected side, after a latent period of several seconds, patients may experience brief vertigo and vertical nystagmus, and repeated testing may result in significant fatigue. If patients have a history of brief vertigo attacks due to changes in head position, the duration usually does not exceed one minute. The examination of vestibular migraine is very important, and vestibular inhibitors should be used reasonably during the illness. Commonly used drugs include cinnarizine and promethazine. For patients with secondary vestibular migraine, etiology treatment should be actively carried out. For patients who do not respond to non-surgical treatment and whose normal life and work quality are affected, surgical treatment should be considered. Surgical treatment can restore the health of patients and improve the cure rate of the disease. During treatment, patients should avoid scratching their ears randomly to prevent damage to the mucosa.