양성 급성 현기증
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다음은“초등학교 3학년아이인데 자주 어지러워해요, 현기증 ”에 관한 인터넷 소아청소년 건강상담 질의응답의 예 입니다.
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Q&A. 초등학교 3학년아이인데 자주 어지러워해요
지금 초등학교 3학년의 남자아이예요
1학년 때부터 어지럽다고 해서 처음에는 어른들이 크느라고 그런 거다 라고해서 그냥 넘어갔었는데 2학년이 되어서는 어지러울 때는 걷지도 못하고 식은땀을 흘리더라고요.
그래서 병원에 가서 검사를 받았는데 소아청소년과 쪽으로는 아무 이상이 없다고 해서 이비인후과 쪽으로 검사를 받았었거든요. 결과는 어지러움증 두통이라고 하더군요.
그런데 3학년이 되고 나서는 어지러움 횟수도 늘고 시간도 길어졌어요. 예전에는 아침에는 어지럽다는 말이 없었는데 지금은 아침이고 저녁이고 시도 때도 없이 어지럽다고 하고 10분정도 누워있으면 괜찮더니 지금은 한참을 누워있어야 하고 때론 그대로 잠이 들어버릴 때도 있답니다. 다른 검사를 받아봐야 되는 건지요.
우리아이가 천식이 있는데 천식과는 상관이 없겠죠?
원인이 뭔지 언제 어지러운 건지 도대체 감을 못 잡겠어요.
워낙에 자주 그러니까요.
어쩔 때는 하루에 3번 정도 그럴 때도 있고 거의 하루에 한번은 어지럽다고 하는 건 같은데요. 심한 건 아닌가요. 엄마가 보기에는 걱정이 되어서요.
어떻게 해야 할지 모르겠네요. 좋은 말씀 부탁드립니다.
엄마 아빠 모두 특별한 질병 같은 건 없구요. 건강한 편입니다.
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현이님께
안녕하세요. 좋은 질문해 주셔서 감사합니다.
자녀의 나이, 성별, 과거 병력, 가족 병력, 진찰소견, 임상검사 등의 정보를 많이 알수록 답변을 드리는데 도움이 됩니다. 주신 정보를 토대로 해서 답변을 드리겠습니다.
걱정이 많이 되시겠습니다.
양성 급성 현기증 등으로 인해서 그런 어지럼증이 생길 수 있습니다.
그 외 중이에 생긴 이상이나 내이에 생긴 이상이나 뇌에 생긴 이상으로도 어지럼증이 생길 수 있습니다.
뇌종양이 있는지,
심장에 어떤 이상이 있는지,
간질 등 중추신경계 질환이 있는지,
내이에 어떤 이상이 있는지,
빈혈 등이 있는지 CBC 피 검사를 해 보고 뇌 MRI 검사와 내이 MRI 검사, 뇌파검사, 심전도검사 등을 해보는 것이 좋을 것 같습니다.
이비인후과에서 중이염이 있는지,
내이에 어떤 이상이 있는지도 알아보고 귀에 어떤 다른 이상이 있는지 알아보고
그 다음 소아 신경내과 전문의로부터 중추 신경계에 어떤 이상이 있는지 알아보고 그 외 다른 이상 등으로 어지러운지 알아보는 것이 좋을 것 같습니다.
이런 모든 검사의 결과를 자녀의 단골 소아청소년과에서 수집하고 종합해서 어떤 원인으로 인해 어지럽고 그 어지러움을 어떻게 치료할 것인가를 결정하는 것이 좋을 것 같습니다.
이상과 같은 방법으로 진단 치료해 보면 어떨까요.
기관지 천식으로 어지럼증은 생길 수 있지만 그 정도로 심하게 생기지는 않습니다.
기관지 천식이 있는 소아청소년들이 아토피성 체질인 경우가 많고 아토피성 체질을 가진 아이들의 대부분은 두통을 자주 호소할 수 있습니다.
p. 내용을 참고하세요.
더 많은 정보를 얻기 위해서는 도서관이나 서점에서 의학 참고서가 많이 있으니 어지럼증에 관한 문헌을 찾아보시기 바랍니다.
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Benign Paroxysmal Dizziness
■ Causes of Benign Paroxysmal Dizziness
Benign paroxysmal dizziness refers to dizziness that occurs suddenly and completely resolves without any aftereffects, despite the absence of any significant organic abnormality in the brain or other body conditions.
Benign paroxysmal dizziness can occur at any age.
However, it is more common in children aged 1 to 4.
The cause is unknown, but it is believed to be caused by a disorder in the balance center of the inner ear.
■ Benign Paroxysmal Dizziness Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms and signs vary depending on the severity.
Typical symptoms of benign paroxysmal dizziness include the following:
If a previously playful child suddenly develops benign paroxysmal dizziness, they may suddenly lose their balance and fall or collapse.
Sometimes, when benign paroxysmal dizziness strikes, they panic and rush to their parents. At this point, the child can lie still or sit holding onto a parent until the dizziness completely subsides.
When a child who can verbally expresses himself or herself experiences benign acute vertigo, he or she may describe everything around him or her as spinning.
Benign acute vertigo typically lasts for 3-4 minutes without loss of consciousness and then resolves naturally.
Once the dizziness has subsided, the child can get up and continue playing or doing whatever they were doing as if nothing had happened.
Benign acute vertigo can recur intermittently for 2-3 years.
■ Diagnosis of benign acute vertigo
This condition can be diagnosed based on a comprehensive review of medical history, symptoms, signs, and physical findings.
There are no other abnormalities other than the symptoms and signs of vertigo.
The middle and inner ears are examined, and an electroencephalogram (EEG) test is performed to determine if the vertigo is caused by another cause. Differential diagnosis is necessary between epilepsy and other types of paroxysmal neurological disorders and benign acute vertigo.
■ Treatment of benign acute vertigo
Symptomatic treatment is possible with dramamin or other antihistamines.
Recovery usually occurs naturally over time.
The following is an example of a Q&A from the online Pediatric and Adolescent Health Counseling service regarding the question, “My third-grade child frequently experiences dizziness.”
Q&A. My third-grade child frequently experiences dizziness
My son is currently in third grade.
He complained of dizziness since first grade, and at first, adults told us it was just part of growing up, so we just ignored it. However, in second grade, he couldn’t walk and broke out in cold sweats when he was dizzy.
So, he went to the hospital for tests, and the pediatrician said there was nothing wrong, so I referred him to an ENT specialist. The results were that he had dizziness and a headache. But after entering third grade, the dizziness has increased in frequency and duration. Before, he never complained of dizziness in the morning, but now he complains of it all the time, morning and evening. He used to get better after lying down for about 10 minutes, but now he has to lie down for a long time, and sometimes he just falls asleep. Should I get another test?
My child has asthma, but I’m sure it’s not related to asthma, right?
I can’t figure out what’s causing it or when it causes it.
It happens so frequently.
Sometimes, he experiences it three times a day, but he almost always complains of it once a day. Isn’t it severe? I’m worried as a mother.
I don’t know what to do. Please advise.
Neither mother nor father have any specific medical conditions. They are in good health.
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Dear Hyun,
Hello. Thank you for your valuable question.
The more information we have about your child’s age, gender, past medical history, family medical history, physical examination findings, and clinical tests, the more helpful it is in answering your question. I will respond based on the information you provided. I understand you’re very worried.
This dizziness can be caused by conditions such as benign acute vertigo.
Other conditions can also cause dizziness, such as abnormalities in the middle ear, inner ear, or brain.
It would be a good idea to get a complete blood count (CBC) to check for brain tumors, heart problems, central nervous system disorders like epilepsy, inner ear problems, and anemia. It would also be a good idea to get a brain MRI, inner ear MRI, electroencephalogram (EEG), and electrocardiogram (ECG).
It would be a good idea to visit an otolaryngologist to check for otitis media, inner ear problems, and other ear abnormalities.
Furthermore, it would be a good idea to consult a pediatric neurologist to determine any abnormalities in the central nervous system and whether other conditions are contributing to the dizziness.
It would be a good idea to have your child’s regular pediatrician collect and synthesize the results of all these tests to determine the cause of the dizziness and how to treat it. How about trying the above diagnostic and treatment methods?
Dizziness can occur due to bronchial asthma, but it’s not usually that severe.
Children and adolescents with bronchial asthma often have atopic constitutions, and many children with atopic constitutions frequently complain of headaches.
Refer to pages 000-000.
For more information, please consult the literature on dizziness, as there are many medical reference books available at libraries and bookstores.