#505 Demystifying Dizziness with Dr. David Hale

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science, Higher Education, Education

4.8 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Dizziness can be a daunting presenting symptom. Demystify dizziness with us by breaking it down by timing and triggers, various pertinent physical maneuvers, and even an approach to chronic dizziness. We are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. David Hale (Johns Hopkins)!

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Show Segments

Intro
Case 1
Defining dizziness and vertigo
Timing and triggers
Episodic dizziness/vertigo
Dix-hallpike and Epley maneuver
Case 2
Acute vestibular syndrome and the HINTS+ exam
Case 3
Chronic dizziness
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Takeaways and outro

Credits

Writer, Producer, Shows Notes, Infographic/Cover Art: Edison Jyang, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: David Hale, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Hale reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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