Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the major causes of benign positional vertigo?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 12/18/2018
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
For how long does it take for benign positional vertigo to go away?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: benign positional vertigo?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the factors that make it more likely to get benign positional vertigo?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it possible for a benign positional vertigo (bpv) cause double vision?
Describe the features of benign positional vertigo.?
How do I treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
What can I try at home to treat benign positional vertigo?
What symptoms usually go along with benign positional vertigo?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
