Do I Have Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV)?

Do you have a sense that you or the world around you are spinning or moving (vertigo)?

Do you have episodes of mild to intense vertigo caused by certain changes in the position of your head (for example, turning your head to a certain side while lying in bed, tilting your head back to look up, or tilting your head down)?

Do you have a feeling like vertigo lasts several minutes when it probably only lasts a few seconds?

Does your vertigo stops as soon as you turn your head away from the provoking position and back to where it was?

Does your vertigo become less noticeable each time you repeat the same movement that initially caused it?

Do you have dizziness (a woozy or unsteady feeling)?

Do you have a loss of balance or unsteadiness?

Do you have nausea?

Do you have vomiting?

Do you have nystagmus (rapid, rhythmic, repetitious, and involuntary eye movements)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have benign paroxysmal position vertigo or BPPV. BPPV is a common medical disorder characterized by vertigo in certain positions of your head. Vertigo is a false sensation of spinning. You may feel like you are spinning, or everything is spinning around you. BPPV is not a life-threatening condition. It is a mechanical problem in your inner ear caused by the migration of the calcium carbonate crystals from the part of the inner ear called the utricle into fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. These crystals interfere with the movement of fluid in the semicircular canals resulting in vertigo.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have benign paroxysmal position vertigo or BPPV. BPPV is a medical condition represented by vertigo or dizziness with certain head movements. People with BPPV may have vertigo when they tilt their head back to look up, tilt their head down to tie the shoes, or turn their head to a certain side while lying in bed. This is a fairly common condition in adults, especially the elderly. BPPV may occur for no apparent reason, but it may be associated with trauma, migraine and an inner ear infection. Diagnosing is based on a physical examination including the Dix-Hallpike test.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have benign paroxysmal position vertigo. Benign paroxysmal position vertigo or BPPV is a medical disorder caused by a problem in your inner ear. It is often characterized by brief episodes of vertigo related to certain head movements. BPPV is not a serious health problem, but it can put you at risk of falling and endangering your safety. In many cases, BPPV recur periodically. BPPV can resolve on its own within a few weeks or months. It can be treated with a procedure called canal repositioning. In rare cases, a doctor may recommend surgery.