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Does benign paroxysmal positional vertigo typically resolve on its own? what can i do to prevent it in the first place? it feels absolutely horrible.
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Benign condition: It is not a dangerous ; however a very annoying condition. There are medications which can be used such as over the counter dramamine; however these episode are usually over in moments, i would suggest a full ENT evalution and balance testing.
Answered 9/13/2020
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Good hydration : Hydration helps and it will go away.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Sometime: Bppv or vertigo is a problems with crystals in the inner ear. It can be treated with a series of manuvers called the epley manuver. There is no medicine however to prevent it from occuring.
Answered 9/13/2020
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