BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the 3 fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be.

BPPV occurs when small crystals of calcium carbonate, commonly referred to as rocks, in our inner ear break loose and fall into another area within the balance canals. The crystals may break loose for many reasons following an inner ear infection, fever, concussion, or whiplash injury.

Brandt-Darof exercises are a series of simple movements that can help stop the dizzy spells that people with BPPV experience. It is not clear why the exercises work. Some evidence suggests that the exercises help to relocate the loose crystals that cause the dizziness in the first place.

If so, there’s a good chance you have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV (commonly known as “having rocks in the head”). BPPV is the most common inner ear problem and cause of vertigo, or false sense of spinning. It can occur just once or twice, or it can last days or weeks, or, rarely, for months. BPPV is a specific diagnosis

BPV, also known as paroxysmal positional verti-go, is a spinning sensation of the head (vertigo) brought on by a certain position of the head, usually sudden changes of position. The word “benign” means it is not a serious condition and is likely to get better eventually. What is …

BPPV is a balance disorder of the inner ear that causes vertigo, dizziness and other symptoms. It happens when calcium crystals inside the ear become loose and begin collecting in the canal at the back of the inner ear. How does this happen?

BPPV is benign, meaning that it is not life-threatening nor generally progressive. BPPV produces a sensation of spinning called vertigo that is both paroxysmal and positional, meaning it occurs suddenly and with a change in head position. Why does BPPV cause vertigo?

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, hereafter abbreviated BPPV, is an inner ear disorder that usually causes positionally-triggered episodes of dizziness/imbalance. It is among the most frequently encountered diseases in clinics specializing in evaluating dizzy patients.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the organs of balance in the inner ear. It causes sudden attacks of brief vertigo, usually brought on by specific changes in head position.

WHAT IS BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, a false sensation of spinning. 1 • Benign – it is not life-threatening • Paroxysmal – it comes in sudden, brief spells • Positional – it gets triggered by certain head positions or movements • Vertigo – a false sense of rotational ...