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.

After 50, your likelihood of developing a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) increases. This condition is known to cause lightheadedness, nausea, and "the spins" — which is ...

A clinical approach applying 3 distinct syndromes helps clinicians differentiate benign from catastrophic causes of vertigo, ...

If you experience chronic vertigo, a simple procedure known as canalith repositioning may be able to relieve your symptoms. The canalith repositioning procedure can help relieve benign paroxysmal ...

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 ...

A half somersault maneuver is a multi-step technique used to treat the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a common type of vertigo that develops when crystals inside the ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA --The American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Update) today in ...

She developed extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Staring at her computer screen at work became unbearable. Some days, ...

Vertigo can make everyday activities feel overwhelming, but health experts say certain gentle exercises may reduce dizziness ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nope, it's not just mild dizziness. Ever experience feeling dizzy and off balance, as if everything around you is spinning? If so, ...

What caused acute vertigo in two healthy women? That's the diagnostic challenge described by David Elisha, BS, of Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Israel, and Ronen Nazarian, MD, of ...