Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo (BPPV)

Question 1

What causes BPPV

Answer 1

Otolith dislodgment of pieces of matter into the semicircular canal fluid
*recurrent episodic episodes that last a few minutes

Question 2

When does BPPV occur

Answer 2

When moving head
*improved when stil

Question 3

What are the signs of BPPV

Answer 3

Groups of episodes that occur for several days tinnitus, other symptoms
*brief 10-15 seconds latency period following a head movement before symptoms develop
*may remain imbalances for hours, days