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Methods: A cohort of 1400 individuals with dizziness underwent a battery of equilibrium function tests, and diagnoses were established based on the criteria by the Japanese Society for Vertigo and Equilibrium. A multivariate analysis identified the key diagnostic factors for various vestibudata nlar disorders, including Meniere\u2019s disease, vestibular neuritis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Results: This study underscored the complexity of diagnosing certain disorders such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, where clinical symptoms play a crucial role. Additionally, it highlighted the utility of specific physical balance function tests for differentiating central diseases. These findings bolster the reliability of established diagnostic tools, such as audiometry for Meniere\u2019s disease and spontaneous nystagmus for vestibular neuritis. 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