Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report left-sided peripheral vestibular failure as the cause of dizziness in a 12-year-old boy diagnosed as having chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
DESIGN: Retrospective case report with review of literature and discussion.
SETTING: Tertiary children’s hospital.
CONCLUSION: We recommend proper vestibular assessment for CFS patients presenting with dizziness, as effective treatment for peripheral vestibular disorder exists in the form of balance rehabilitation exercises.
Source: Palaniappan R, Sirimanna T. Peripheral vestibular dysfunction in chronic fatigue syndrome. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2002 May 31;64(1):69-72. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12020917