Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder in which changes in the position of the head, such as tipping the head backwards, lead to sudden vertigo. The vertigo sensation can range from mild to severe and usually lasts only a few minutes. It is most commonly attributed to calcium debris within the posterior semicircular canal, known as canalithiasis.
Spinning dizziness
Lasts one minute or less
Recurrent
Precipitated by head movement
or Dizziness
common
Feeling unsteady
common
Feel like vomiting
common
Throwing up
History of stroke
or Head injury
If you have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, then a visit to an ENT specialist is recommended.
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