Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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sudden onset of dizziness and vertigo triggered by changes in head position

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Age for benign prostate hyperplasia

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Onset around 55

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Features of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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triggered by change in head position (e.g. rolling over in bed or gazing upwards)

may be associated with nausea

each episode typically lasts 10-20 seconds

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Question 8

How to confirm diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ?

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positive Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre, indicated by:
patient experiences vertigo
rotatory nystagmus

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BPPV has a good prognosis and usually resolves spontaneously after a few weeks to months. Symptomatic relief may be gained by

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Epley manoeuvre (successful in around 80% of cases)
teaching the patient exercises they can do themselves at home, termed vestibular rehabilitation, for example Brandt-Daroff exercises

Beta histine - limited value

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Around half of people with BPPV will have a

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Reoccurrence