Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Dizziness of a benign, non-infective cause
2
Q
What causes it?
A
Cellular debris in the semicircular canals
3
Q
Why does the debris cause dizziness?
A
Head movements set these particles in motion which gives a spinning sensation until the particles settle
4
Q
Signs and Symptoms (2)
A
Dizziness on movement, classically when looking up or turning in bed
5
Q
What can preceed this? (3)
A
URTI, head injury, Vestibular Neuritis
6
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Epley Manoeuvre
