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Dynamic visual acuity test for vertigo and oscillopsia evaluation

Patient Education 11 May

Dynamic Visual Acuity Test Vertigo: Why Vision Blurs While Walking

Dynamic visual acuity test for vertigo, oscillopsia, walking blur and vestibulo-ocular reflex evaluation in a vestibular workup.

4 min read

Video head impulse test vHIT patient education image

Patient Education 11 May

vHIT Test | Dr. Prateek Porwal ENT Guide

Video head impulse test guide by Dr. Porwal: VOR gain, catch-up saccades, vertigo diagnosis, limits and when it helps.

5 min read

Medical concept representing orthostatic hypotension — a common cause of dizziness when standing up, often confused with vertigo in elderly patients

Patient Education 11 May

Tilt Table Test Syncope: What It Shows and When It Helps

Tilt table test syncope guide by Dr. Porwal: what the test shows, when it helps fainting, and how it differs from VNG vertigo testing.

4 min read

cardiac syncope red flags patient guide image for Dr Prateek Porwal

Patient Education 11 May

Cardiac Syncope Red Flags: Dizziness That Needs Urgent Care

Fainting with chest pain, palpitations, exertion or a family history of sudden death needs prompt medical assessment. Learn key cardiac syncope warning signs.

8 min read

orthostatic syncope standing dizziness patient guide image for Dr Prateek Porwal

Patient Education 11 May

Orthostatic Syncope Standing Dizziness and Fainting

Orthostatic dizziness or faintness happens after standing and may involve blood pressure or dehydration. Learn how treatment history and warning signs guide assessment.

8 min read

presyncope near fainting patient guide image for Dr Prateek Porwal

Patient Education 11 May

Presyncope Near Fainting: Dizziness Before Collapse

Presyncope can cause lightheadedness, dim vision, sweating or weakness before fainting. Learn common triggers, urgent warning signs and when assessment is needed.

8 min read

vasovagal syncope dizziness patient guide image for Dr Prateek Porwal

Patient Education 11 May

Vasovagal Syncope Dizziness: Fainting Triggers

Vasovagal syncope may cause nausea, sweating and lightheadedness before fainting. Learn common triggers, warning signs and when heart assessment is needed.

8 min read

Difference between syncope and vertigo blackout vs spinning patient education image

Patient Education 11 May

Difference Between Syncope and Vertigo: Red Flags

Difference between syncope and vertigo explained: blackout vs spinning, presyncope clues, red flags and when ENT, emergency or cardiology care is needed.

8 min read

Clinical team assessing a patient with sudden continuous dizziness in a hospital setting.

Diagnostic Tests 11 May

HINTS Exam in Acute Vertigo: Stroke Signs and Limits

HINTS exam in acute vertigo guide: when it is used, stroke warning signs, HINTS+ hearing clues, CT/MRI limits, and why it needs a trained…

7 min read

Patient Education 9 May

Vestibular Migraine Diet: Indian Food Triggers

Vestibular migraine diet guide for Indian patients: food triggers, meal timing, hydration, caffeine, rajma and practical tracking without unsafe restriction.

7 min read