Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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Dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing, but they are often mixed up. Dizziness can make you feel lightheaded, woozy or unsteady on your feet. Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning even when nothing is moving. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/dizzinessandvertigo.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Benign%20paroxysmal%20positional%20vertigo; Guideline: AAO-HNSF 2017 BPPV guideline (Dix-Hallpike)

What it is

Dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing, but they are often mixed up. Dizziness can make you feel lightheaded, woozy or unsteady on your feet. Vertigo is the feeling that you or the room is spinning even when nothing is moving.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: vertigo positional, face drooping, speech difficulty, arm weakness.

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When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

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Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: Epley manoeuvre.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

AAO-HNSF 2017 BPPV guideline (Dix-Hallpike)

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• MedlinePlus (US NLM)
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