The #1 Cause of Dizziness | Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Diagnosis & Treatment
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Publicado 2019-11-25
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You know that feeling you get when you get off of a merry-go-round and you feel like you are still spinning? Well that is what it is like to have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. BPPV causes dizziness following head movements or body position movements. Basically, if you have ever become dizzy by just rolling out of bed, you may have had BPPV at some point.
BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness. Let's explore the description of BPPV. Benign means that it won't kill you. Paroxysmal means that the episodes are of brief duration. Positional means that it is triggered by movement, and Vertigo is the sensation of movement, such as spinning, when there is no head movement.
BPPV occurs when crystals called otoconia, normally embedded in the utricle become dislodged and migrate out to one of the three fluid filled semicircular canals. These crystals DO NOT belong in the semicircular canals. As head positions change, cause additional stimulation of the sensory hair cells in the semicircular canals which sends false information to the brain which leads to the sensation of dizziness. BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo with 50% of individuals over the age of 70 experiencing this type of dizziness.
Symptoms of BPPV may come and go, and you may feel symptom free for a period of time, as long as you refrain from significant head movement. It is important to know that hearing loss is not a symptom of BPPV. If you have hearing loss along with dizziness, this could indicate a serious medical condition and you should see your physician immediately.
Diagnosis of BPPV requires structured positional movements along with the evaluation of nystagmus which are involuntary eye movements. If a nystagmus is seen and the appropriate semicircular canal is identified, then treatment can be administered. According to Dr. Richard Gans of the American Institute of Balance (www.Dizzy.com/) treatments called Canalith Repositioning can be used to guide the dislodged crystals back into the Utricle. These repositioning techniques are extremely effective, but should only be done under the supervision and assistance of an individual specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of dizzy conditions.
Attempting to diagnose and treat BPPV yourself can be dangerous considering that if you perform treatment incorrectly, you could make your condition worse. The good news is, diagnosis and treatment of BPPV is relatively straight forward when treated by a specially trained Physician or Audiologist. Just make sure to follow your Doctors post treatment instructions.
So the next time you experience intense, brief spells of dizziness, when you change head or body position, make sure you contact your Audiologist or Physician to get your condition diagnosed as soon as possible.
Todos los comentarios (21)
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I can handle the dizziness Not the nausea and feeling sick 🤢
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The man really nailed a common and under appreciated/understood experience a lot of folks go through.
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This happened to me today, it happened when I jumped out of bed the morning, BPPV lasted almost a full day. Sea sickness feeling.
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The other day I coughed really hard while I was driving. And I literally could not see anything. Just blurred colors and my head was spinning. I showed down in the middle of the road and had to wait for my vision to return. TERRIFYING
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Pro tip: When you wake up from your bed, don't do it fast. Follow 30/30/30 principle. 30 seconds lay flat in bed, next 30 seconds wake-up and sit on the bed doinh nothing and next 30 seconds stand up and see if you are fine and then continue. And also always keep your body hydrated 😁
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It’s so common, and so scary if you don’t know what’s going on. But easy to treat if you get to the ENT or audiologist.
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I experienced this when I wasn't drinking enough water in the summer. I fixed it immediately.
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Thanks for so much info and it's free, thanks for educating people on such an important issue that we take for granted. God's continued blessing on you.
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I did the test today . Made me nauseous and sweaty . Can’t wait to get this fixed .
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Sometimes you just need a lot of water. But in case of me I’m always hydrated but always dizzy
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I’ve had vertigo, dizziness, and stumbling for 1 week now, but the first night it happened was the worse. As days rolled by, these symptoms seem to weaken. I powerlift, so I realized that when I lay down for the benchpress, I experience the dizziness/vertigo the most when my feet are flat on the ground while laying. Tested on my bad at home and made myself dizzy. It takes about 6-12 seconds for me to rid the spinning sensation. But the first day, it was too much to bare I had to stand up. Also the first day, I would stumble when getting up because I was scared from being dizzy , but so dizzy I had to gain control of myself again. Will contact my doctor soon.
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Was staring at my mobile screen whilst sitting down and felt dizzy for a second
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I woke up 30 minutes ago and have been fealing dizzy since ... Edit : its been 10 hours and i am still a bit dizzy , its not as harsh as it was this morning but its still there
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so accurate for what i feel everyday.
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I had a serious bout of this back in 2004 or 2005... and, to my delight, my ENT performed the "Epley Maneuver" (you describe in the generic). It worked beautifully and I've never had the problem again!!! So simple.
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every morning when i woke up, as soon as i open my eyes, my vision starts to be dizzy sm, my room is moving (fast), and i almost vomit. i was so scared 🥺 i dont know what this is...
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Brilliant illustration and guidance in a scientific manner ! Great Human Service for all humanity ! Thank you so much !
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Thank you for sharing!I had an experience in the month of February n the Doctor had me doing those different positions n I was better !
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I like your video message it’s short and precise directly to the symptoms. A feeling I couldn’t express until you have sample like the ride and dizziness it was perfect to explain to my physician thank you.
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I just experienced this Tuesday 2/6 and the spinning of the room has slowed down tremendously but still moving in slow motion and I am still disoriented when I have to walk, stand up, turn a corner or lay down or turn over in bed. This is rediculous. They have tried 3 different medicines and nothing is making this go away
