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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 within the inner ear.

Source:ADAM

Date:September 27, 2008

Benign Positional Vertigo

Benign positional vertigo(BPV) is the most common cause of dizziness due to an impairment of the balance center in the ear.BPV was first described by Adler in 1987. Dix and Hallpike named the disorder benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

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