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benign positional vertigo cure, what to do?

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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 2

what is the definition of benign positional vertigo?

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Crystals in your ear: Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (bppv) is an ear disease. A doctor can diagnose this on a physical exam and rule out other diseases. Little "crystals" in your ear that get lose and irritate sensors in your balance organ in your ear. We all have those crystals. A neurologist or ear-nose-throat doctor can re-position them with a harmless physical maneuver.

Question 3

describe the features of benign positional vertigo.?

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Bpv: Lets break down the name. Benign: so it's nothing serious. Positional : meaning its triggered by a certain position, like sitting or lying down. Vertigo: commonly described as a room spinning, merry, go round feeling.

Question 4

what do you recommend for benign positional vertigo?

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Epley maneuver: An epley maneuver can be curative. This can be performed by a qualified physician or therapist.

Question 5

what are the major causes of benign positional vertigo?

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Loose otoconia: The most accepted hypothesis for benign positional vertigo is loose otoconia (calcium carbonate crystals) from the utricle ( a structure in the inner ear). When you move your head in a critical position, these crystals move and stimulate the inner ear balance mechanism and the room spins around (vertigo) for 10 to 30 seconds.  It is usually self limited and can respond to head exercises.

Question 6

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

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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 7

what symptoms usually go along with benign positional vertigo?

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Discrete vertigo: Bppv typically presents with recurrent spells of vertigo that are severe but short-lived.  There is a very clear spinning sensation associated with marked nausea, and bystanders may notice jerking of the eyes.  The spells are often triggered by head movement (e.g. Rolling over in bed), and can be treated by a specific exercise program called the epley manuver.

Question 8

for how long does it take for benign positional vertigo to go away?

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Days to weeks: With proper head exercises or physical therapy, the symptoms of BPPV can be relieved in days to several weeks.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: benign positional vertigo?

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BPPV: This is an inner ear disorder in which the nerve endings in our ears that normally contribute to our sense of balance are inappropriately sending signals to our brain.  These signals give us the sense we are moving when in fact we are not, and this results in vertigo.  It is caused when microscopic particles of calcium carbonate (otoliths) in the inner ear are dislodged.

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what are the factors that make it more likely to get benign positional vertigo?

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Poss. head trauma: In a study of 240 cases in 1987, 17% developed onset within days to weeks after cerebral trauma and 15 % after presumed viral neurolabyrinthitis. The significance of the findings were unclear as they did not influence the course of the disorder. The cause in most cases is undefined. Rapid head movements will worsen vertigo caused by other disorders (meniere's disease, posterior fossa tumors etc).

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