Bppv: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV , is a relatively common disorder of the inner ear characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position. Paroxysmal is a sudden recurrence of or increased symptoms of a disease or disorder. Vertigo is the spinning sensation that occurs when there is a mismatch between the vestibular apparatus (i.e., the part of the inner ear responsible for balance) and other sensory systems, like sight or proprioception. When ... Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo , or BPPV , is a common cause of vertigo. BPPV occurs when crystals move from one part of the inner ear to another, disrupting signals to the brain. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ( BPPV ) is the most common cause of relapsing otogenic vertigo. The lifetime prevalence of BPPV in a population-based survey in Germany was 2.4% (1). It is characterized by a female preponderance. It affects people increasingly as they age and can severely affect balance in older adults, leading to potentially injurious falls. BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, a false sensation of spinning triggered by head movements. Learn how BPPV occurs, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what factors increase the risk of developing it.