All::Ear, nose and throat::Diseases::Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
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What is the commonest cause of vertigo?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigoWhat is the common presentation of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
sudden onset of dizziness and vertigo triggered by changes in head position
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigoWhat are the main clinical features of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
- vertigo triggered by change in head position
- may be associated with nausea
- each episode typically lasts 10-20 seconds
How is Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo diagnosed?
Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigoWhat is the management of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Epley manoeuvre (successful in around 80% of cases)
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigoWhat is the prognosis of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
recurrence of symptoms after 3–5 years of treatment
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo