What is the Hallpike maneuver?
Hallpike, also known as Dix-Hallpike, is a medical test that a doctor can play a patient who has dizziness or dizziness. The Hallpike maneuver is usually used to determine whether the patient's dizziness is caused by an internal ear disorder. Dizziness patients may undergo a number of tests during a medical examination. After the Hallpike maneuver and other tests, many doctors are better able to diagnose the patient's dizziness and recommend appropriate treatment. The doctor usually puts the patient very quickly, with a patient who is found so that his head hangs above the edge of the table. While the patient lies down, the doctor at the same time turns the patient's head to the left or right. Patients often develop dizziness and nystagmus very quickly from this maneuver if they have an internal ear disorder. Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eyes, which generally causes speedy movement of the eyes in one direction alternates with smoother movement of the eyes in the opposite direction.
More dizziness tests may include hearing tests and heart rate tests. Hearing tests often help doctors determine whether the patient has ears dysfunction that can contribute to its dizziness. The doctor may check the heart rate or heart rhythm with a stethoscope, while the patient lies and immediately after getting up the patient. In some cases, this test may determine whether the dizziness of the individual is caused by orthostatic hypotension, which suddenly drop in blood pressure. The patient may also become eyes closed so that the doctor can determine whether swaying or other problems with balance is evolving.
Benign paroxysmal position vertigo is a type of dizziness, which usually results from the inner ear and can be discovered when the doctor performs the Hallpike maneuver. These particles are generally used to ensure sensitivity to movement and gravity and help people maintain the right rOvnova. Uneven distribution of particles in the inner ear usually causes dizziness or episodes of dizziness. Feelings of spinning, lightness and loss of balance may occur in benign paroxysmal position vertigo and blurred vision, vomiting or nausea.
Some doctors use the procedure for relocating Canith during the office visit to relocate particles in the patient's inner ear. The doctor usually holds the patient's head in one position for about 30 seconds and then holds his head in several other positions, each position lasting about 30 seconds. Some doctors may perform surgery to attach the bone plug in the inner ear in cases where the relocation of Canithith is not effective. Many patients with dizziness benefit from seating, when they feel dizziness and the use of a stick can help patients maintain balance while walking.