July 4, 2008

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV) or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is caused by a migration of calcium crystals known as otoconia in the inner ear from their usual position.

The dizziness vertigo can cause is debilitating to a lot of people and bppv causes about 20% of all dizziness cases.

Probably one of the best in depth descriptions about benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is given by Dr. Timothy C. Hain using nice descriptive images.

Filed under Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo by Treatment Of Vertigo

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