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1)      What is the evolution of the symptomology in this patient in terms of an event timeline and where is the anatomical localization for the problem and what is the primary etiology of the patients problem? ANS. Timeline of the patient is as follows- 7 days back- Patient gave a history of giddiness that started around 7 in the morning; subsided upon taking rest; associated with one episode of vomiting 4 days back- Patient consumed alcohol; He developed giddiness that was sudden onset, continuous and gradually progressive. It increased on standing and while walking. H/O postural instability- falls while walking Associated with bilateral hearing loss, aural fullness, presence of tinnitus Associated vomiting- 2-3 episodes per day, non projectile, non bilious without food particles Present day of admission- Slurring of speech, deviation of mouth that got resolved the same day Anatomical location- There is a presence of an infarct in the inferior cerebellar hemisphere of t...