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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: benign positional vertigo?
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Dr. Christopher Hoveanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
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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Dr. Phil Zapantaanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Quick vertigo: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or bppv is the most common cause of vertigo. The sensation of spinning is classically triggered by changes in head position and is self limited. The spinning lasts seconds to minutes. A popular theory is that there is debris loose in the fluid of the semicircular canal of the inner ear. This debris can move the fluid triggering certain nerves to cause vertigo.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the definition of benign positional vertigo?
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Dr. Marcel Hungsanswered
Neurology 28 years experience
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.
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Dr. Phil Zapanta commented
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Classic symptoms are intense, quick bouts of vertigo (false sense of motion) triggered by certain and usually reproducible head positions.
Jan 2, 2012
A 31-year-old member asked:
Benign positional vertigo cure, what to do?
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Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 62 years experience
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.
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Dr. Prem Gupta commented
neurology 50 years experience
Meclizine chewable OTC 75mg to 150 mg in 3 divided dosage is often very effective but must be taken on regular basis and not "as Needed". Duration of therapy should be till about one month after the last episode of dizziness. Sometimes drowsiness is limiting factor.
Nov 15, 2017
CA
A 34-year-old member asked:
What do you recommend for benign positional vertigo?
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Dr. David Astrachananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 39 years experience
Epley maneuver: An epley maneuver can be curative. This can be performed by a qualified physician or therapist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Is there a cure for benign positional vertigo?
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Dr. Lonna Larshanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
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.
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Dr. Peter Corrado commented
Family Medicine 43 years experience
While treatment is effective recurrance is also common, as high as 35% in 5years. Retreatment and home exercises are important.
Feb 22, 2012
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