what causes positional vertigo?

Question

What are the major causes of benign positional vertigo?

Answer 1

Crystals in your ear: This is usually caused by benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (bppv). 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.

Answer 2

BPPV: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a n inner ear problem where the crystals inside the ear are dislodged and then caught in the semi-circular canals causing the dizziness. Other possibilities are: low blood pressure, low blood o2, low blood sugar, or hyperventilation, to name a few.

Answer 3

Absolutely: Anemia caused by iron deficiency is a common cause of dizziness.

Answer 4

Yes: Low levels of iron can lead to anemia, or low blood levels. This can often cause dizziness or lightheadedness. I would ask your doctor if you re anemic. That would explain alot.

Answer 5

Depends: Only if due to middle ear inflammation. Other causes, like stroke improve over time, though many are left with significant deficits.

Answer 6

Central vertigo: Central vertigo is typically the result of a problem in the brain, specifically the cerebellum (coordinates balance) or the brainstem.

Answer 7

See below: Central vertigo comes from some injury to the central part of the cerebellum or those parts of the brain or brainstem involved in balance maintenance. Stroke, tumor, ms, paraneoplastic syndromes, degenerative conditions, etc. Are causes. Central vertigo doesn't come from the inner ear.

Answer 8

Very simple: You can see a demonstration under: http://youtu.Be/pa6t-bpg494. There are sequential movement of the head into 4 positions; one should stay in each position for at least 30 seconds.

Answer 9

Floating crystals: Benign positional vertigo (bppv) is caused by a crystal from the inner ear floating loosely in the inner ear fluid, triggering vertigo. The epley maneuver seeks to reposition the floating crystal into a place in the inner ear that does not trigger dizziness.

Answer 10

Situational vertigo: Features of situational or positional vertigo include a spinning sensation, nausea, visual blurring and loss of balance that occurs with changes in head position. The symptoms usually cease when head movement stops.

Answer 11

Benign parox vertigo: Situational vertigo, also known as positional vertigo or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, is a fairly mild form of vertigo characterized by periodic bouts of dizziness. Though troublesome, it can be treated effectively.

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