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Positional Vertigo
Can someone explain what bpvp in vertigo in medical terms? Why does it occur? Why does it start of a sudden
BPPV = Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Inside your inner ear there are tiny calcium crystals that normally help sense gravity. Sometimes these crystals break loose and fall into the fluid-filled balance canals. When your head moves, they float around and send wrong balance signals to the brain â causing sudden spinning. It can start suddenly after a head injury, prolonged bed rest, or sometimes for no clear reason. Treated effectively with the Epley maneuver.
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common and harmless cause of vertigo. It happens when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear move into the wrong place. When you change your head position, these crystals send incorrect balance signals to the brain, causing a brief spinning sensation.
Common triggers:
- Turning over in bed
- Getting up or lying down
- Looking up
- Bending down
- Sudden head movements
The spinning usually lasts less than a minute and settles when you keep your head still.
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Precautions: - Get up from bed slowly. - Avoid sudden head movements. - Turn your whole body instead of twisting your neck quickly. - Stay well hydrated. - Avoid prolonged bed rest unless necessary. - If episodes keep recurring, consult your doctor for simple repositioning exercises such as the Epley maneuver. An ENT specialist is usually the first doctor to consult. A neurologist may be needed if symptoms are unusual or persistent. A vestibular physiotherapist can also help with exercises to reposition the crystals. Seek emergency medical care immediately if vertigo is associated with weakness, numbness, difficulty speaking, double vision, severe headache, persistent difficulty walking, or loss of consciousness.
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