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Benign Positional Vertigo

Benign positional vertigo causes sudden sensations of spinning, typically provoked by head movement. See also: Vertigo

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Symptoms

Vertigo, or a spinning sensation, is the main symptom. The sensation often starts suddenly and can be triggered by he...

Causes

Benign positional vertigo is the most common cause of vertigo. It is caused by a disturbance within the balance organ...

Tests

To make a diagnosis, the doctor will often have you perform a test called the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. In this procedur...

Treatments

The most effective treatment is a procedure called "Epley's maneuver", which can reposition the stones inside your in...

Drugs

No known drug therapy

Risk Factors

Complications

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

Prevention

Avoid head positions that trigger positional vertigo.

Doctor Specialties

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

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