Benign Positional Vertigo (BPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, the sensation of spinning or swaying. It causes a sudden sensation of spinning, or like your head is spinning from the inside.
You can have brief periods of mild or intense dizziness if you have BPV. Changing the position of your head can trigger an episode. Other actions that can trigger an episode of BPV include:
- Tilting your head up or down
- Lying down
- Turning over
- Getting up
BPV develops when small crystals of calcium carbonate that are normally in another area of the ear break free and enter the semicircular canals. It can also happen when these crystals form inside the semicircular canals. This causes your brain to receive confusing messages about your body’s position.
There are some conditions that can make some people more prone to developing BPV. These include:
- Prior head injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- An inner ear condition
The symptoms of BPV can include:
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Loss of balance
- Unsteadiness
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