A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows that the balance system can be assessed during the first months of ...

For benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the overall positive rate for positional tests is significantly higher in the morning than in the evening, according to a study published online Oct. 6 ...

New recommendations provide guidance to healthcare providers to aid in diagnostic planning and increase implementation of therapeutic positioning maneuvers for patients with benign paroxysmal ...

While dizziness is a part of migraine for many, perhaps you have suspicions of additional causes of this symptom, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Learn about the cause of BPPV, how it’s ...

The emotional, functional and physical effects of vertigo on patients with vestibular migraine were shown to be more significant compared with the experiences of patients with benign paroxysmal ...

Vertigo is not a condition itself, but rather a symptom indicating an underlying issue, and identifying the root cause is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of future episodes. The ...

Specific exercises, such as the Brandt-Daroff, Semont, Epley, and Foster maneuvers, can help relieve vertigo symptoms by redistributing calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear. It’s important to ...

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.

BPPV is often caused by loose calcium crystals in the inner ear. Dizziness and vertigo from BPPV can be triggered by head motion. The Epley maneuver and exercises are effective treatments for BPPV.