Question 1

what is the best at home treatment for bppv?

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Home exercises: Exercises for home, self-treatment have been developed to treat bppv, including the brandt-daroff exercises, a modified epley's maneuver, and the modified semont maneuver. Self treatments are likely to be most effective when instruction includes a demonstration of the procedure as well as provision of printed directions for the patient.

Question 2

can there be a valid treatment for benign positional vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Epley maneuver : The epley and other maneuvers are curative.

Question 3

what type of dr, specialist or therapist is recommended to see for treatment of bppv  i also can't figure out which ear is affected for an epley manuv?

Accepted Answer

Otologist: Ear nose and throat specialists (Otolaryngologists) are the most specialized doctors who treat vertigo.  They can make sure you have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and not another cause of dizziness or vertigo.   Vestibular rehabilitation exercises like the Epley maneuver are best done under the supervision of a trained physical or occupational therapist certified in their use.

Question 4

benign positional vertigo cure, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular rehab.: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disease causing vertigo.  It is caused by loose otoconia (calcium carbonate stones) in the inner ear fluid.  It can be easily treated with head positional exercises. Strongly recommend that you consult a physical therapist trained in vestibular rehabilitation.  Relief can occur withing weeks.

Question 5

what can i try at home to treat benign positional vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Epley Manuver: There is a home exercise called the epley maneuver that can eliminate bppv- the first few times are hard, because it can actually trigger spells, but with repeated performance the spells will become less severe and less frequent.

Question 6

is there a cure for benign positional vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are a series of movements called the epley maneuver that can be done to help.  Here is a link to my favorite site for info on bpv: http://www.Dizziness-and-balance.Com/disorders/bppv/bppv.Html
scroll down about halfway to "home treatment for bppv".
If this doesn't work, see your doctor. There are other in-office treatments.  You also might need verification that bpv is really what you have.

Question 7

what is the difefrence between meniere's disease and bppv?

Accepted Answer

BPPV: miner's disease-traid of hearing loss, ringing and Vertigo.
BPPV- vertigo only with change in position, may or may not ringing, but no hearing loss.

Question 8

can bppv be prevented

Accepted Answer

No.: As far as i know there is no way to prevent this, but the treatments are generally very effective and can be repeated at the first sign of return.

Question 9

does bppv could cause mild tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: It causes brief positional episodes of vertigo (spinning sensation)... So yes, but it usually decreases and resolves over weeks.

Question 10

how long can the symptoms of labyrinthitis  and bppv last?

Accepted Answer

BPPV: Sometimes the symptoms of bppv may last from weeks to months.

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