Vertigo or dizziness is perceived to be a common handicapping clinical entity in all the age group of the human being. Vertigo is
an uncommon symptom in pediatric age group and rarity of this clinical entity may be due to unrecognized in children. It is often
associated with a range of otological, neurological and psychiatric diseases. In younger children, benign paroxysmal vertigo is
often seen whereas vestibular migraine is common in adolescent girls. The aetiology of the pediatric vertigo is usually multifactorial, so each pediatric patient with vertigo should be approached in an open mind. Thorough history taking is important for
getting a diagnosis of pediatric vertigo. Establishing the diagnosis of vertigo or dizziness is often challenging, especially in the
pediatric age group. This article is a narrative review discussion on prevalence, etiopathology, clinical manifestations and management of pediatric vertigo. This review article will make a baseline from where further prospective trials can be designed and
help as a spur for further research in this clinical entity as there are not many studies of pediatric vertigo.
Key Words: Pediatric age, Vertigo, Vestibular migraine, Benign paroxysmal vertigo, Meniere’s disease, Vestibular neuritis

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