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 ...

The Dix-Hallpike maneuver remains the gold standard for diagnosing posterior canal BPPV. A positive test requires that vertigo associated with torsional (rotatory) and up-beating (toward the forehead) ...

Two simple head-movement techniques can be used to identify patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common equilibrium-related disorder in adults. BPPV, which can be traced ...

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition. Diagnosis of that condition is based on history and investigations. Vertigo alone may be diagnosed by patient’s accounts of his or her experiences.

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 ...

A bedside electronic device that measures eye movements can successfully determine whether the cause of severe, continuous, disabling dizziness is a stroke or something benign, according to new ...

When you move your head or change positions do you feel dizzy and off balance? You could be experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The spinning sensations of BPPV can hamper your ...

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 ...

Vertigo is the sudden sensation of losing balance, associated particularly with the feeling of looking down from a great height. It can also feel like you are spinning or the room around you is ...