Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

• What does BPPV stand for?


  Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• What is BPPV?


  Inner ear disorder = vertigo
• How long can BPPV last?


  seconds to a min
• What causes BPPV?


  Floating otoconia in semicircular canals
• What are some risk factors for BPPV?


  Aging

  Head injury

  Vit D deficiency

  T2 diabetes
• What are some signs and symptoms of BPPV?


  Nausea and vomiting

  Sweating

  Nystagmus

  Intense short-lived hallucinations of movement

  Fatigues
• What triggers vertigo in BPPV?


  Change in head position
• What meds can be used for BPPV?


  Betahistine (doesn't usually work)
• How can BPPV be managed conservatively?


  Epley maneuver
• What are some bedside investigations for BPPV?


  Dix hallpike