Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
BPPV
Facts
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Caused by labyrinth dysfunction
Approximately 30% occur after head trauma
History / PE
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Acute vertigo (sensation of head spinning)
Precipitated by recumbent head position
Notes
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Vertigo is defined as illusory feeling of head movement
DIzziness is a sensation of unsteadiness and imbalance
Differential Diagnosis
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Presyncope (lightheadedness with visual blurring)
August 1st 2010
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Internal Medicine
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