Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Question 1

what is the characteristic of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

Answer 1

• sudden onset of dizziness and vertigo triggered by changes in head position
• average age of onset is 55 years

Question 2

what are the features of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

Answer 2

• vertigo triggered by change in head position
• may be associated with nausea
• each episode typically lasts 10-20 seconds
• +ve dix-hallpike manoeuvre

Question 3

how is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo diagnosed?

Answer 3

+ve dix-hallpike manoeuvre
* patient experiences vertigo
* rotatory nystagmus

Question 4

how is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo managed?

Answer 4

epley manoeuvre

Question 5

what medication can be prescribed in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?

Answer 5

betahistine

Question 6

how long does benign paroxysmal positional vertigo take to resolve?

Answer 6

weeks to months
(50% will have recurrence of symptoms 3-5 years after diagnosis)