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Benign Positional Vertigo

Benign positional vertigo is condition in which a person develops a sudden sensation of spinning, usually when moving the head. It is the most common cause of vertigo.Benign positional vertigo is due to a disturbance wi...

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Symptoms

The main symptom is a spinning sensation, which:Is usually triggered by head movementOften starts suddenlyMost often,...

Causes

Benign positional vertigo is due to a disturbance within the inner ear. The inner ear has fluid-filled tubes called s...

Tests

To diagnose benign positional vertigo, the health care provider will often perform a test called the Dix-Hallpike man...

Treatments

The most effective treatment is a procedure called "Epley's maneuver," which can move the small piece of bone-like ca...

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Risk Factors

Labyrinthitis
Head Injury
Family history of disorder

Complications

Patients with severe vertigo may get dehydrated due to frequent vomiting.

Prevention

Avoid head positions that trigger positional vertigo.

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Call your health care provider if vertigo develops that has not been evaluated or if treatment is ineffective. Also c...

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