A common case of dizziness, unusually diagnosed
An 11-year-old girl with no family or personal history of interest came to the health center complaining of a sensation of moving objects around her from the previous night, suffering from anxiety.
Physical examination was normal and otoscopy showed no abnormalities.
Arterial hypertension and normal glycemia.
Attention is paid to the absence of a vegetative component, instability, or other symptoms such as tinnitus.
There is no neurological focus, balance or gait disturbances, ataxia or other cerebellar signs.
The patient had a history of taking Romilar® (dextromethorphan) the night before and a positive family history.
With these data and a normal physical examination, she was sent home by observation, citing her next morning in the consultation.
