Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo BPPV

  • Facts:
    Caused by labyrinth dysfunction
    Approximately 30% occur after head trauma
  • History / PE:
    Acute vertigo (sensation of head spinning)
    Precipitated by recumbent head position
  • Notes:
    Vertigo is defined as illusory feeling of head movement
    DIzziness is a sensation of unsteadiness and imbalance
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Presyncope (lightheadedness with visual blurring)



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August 1st 2010