Prevalence Of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo In Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, the most prevalent external vestibular end-organ condition, is characterized by sudden, short spinning sensation.  One of the symptoms is a quick onset of an attack.

Objective: To investigate and determine the prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, involving a total of 381 individuals diagnosed with diabetes. Data were collected using non-probability convenient sampling technique. A proforma was used to acquire demographic data including name, age, height, weight. Their BMI (body mass index) was also calculated. The Dix-Hallpike technique and Supine Roll test was used to access PC and LC BPPV.

Results: Out of 381 total participants only 67 (17.6%) were and 314 (82.4%) were females. The Mean and Standard deviation of age of participants was 52.00 ± 12.99. Out of 381 participants only 30(7.86%) had BPPV while 351(92.14%) had no BPPV. Out of the diagnosed BPPV patients, vestibular evaluation showed an involvement of posterior semicircular canals in 26(6.82%) patients and horizontal canal in 4(1.04%) patients.

Conclusion: The current study concluded that there was a low prevalence of BPPV in diabetic patients. Based on this study, we summarize that there does not appear to be a connection between BPPV and diabetes.