Kuala Lampur, March 25 -- A decade ago, I attended a Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Conference in Barcelona, Spain, where a presentation titled "Vertigo in Children: What's the Latest, and Where Are We Heading?" caught my attention.

It was a revelation - an eye-opener to the fact that vertigo in children, particularly in Malaysia, is not commonly discussed or diagnosed.

Nonetheless, over the years, it has become increasingly evident that paediatric vertigo is often overlooked and under-reported, with the actual prevalence likely being much higher than previously thought.

Vertigo refers to a sensation of spinning, imbalance, or unsteadiness, typically accompanied by nausea, headaches, or abdominal discomfort.

Unlike adults, children may...