BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO (BPPV)
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What is BPPV?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner-ear problem that causes short periods of dizziness when your head is moved in certain positions. It occurs most commonly when lying down, turning over in bed, or looking up. This dizzy sensation is called vertigo. Fortunately, most people recover from BPPV with a simple but very specific head and neck maneuver performed by a Physical Therapist.
What Causes It?
BPPV is thought to be caused by small fragments of debris (calcium carbonate crystals), which break off from the lining of the channels in your inner ear. The fragments don’t usually cause a problem, unless they get into one of the ear’s fluid-filled canals.
Locations of Service:
- Alton
- Columbia
- Jerseyville
- Staunton
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