Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways The Semont maneuver helps treat dizziness and vertigo from BPPV by repositioning calcium crystals in the inner ear. During the Semont ...

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 ...

Researchers set out to determine any differences between patients with benign recurrent vertigo, vestibular migraine, or Menière's disease. In an effort to discriminate benign recurrent vertigo (BRV) ...

Daily supplementation with vitamin D and calcium carbonate significantly reduced recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), especially in patients with low serum vitamin D, results of ...

Vertigo refers to a false sense of motion that can occur regardless of whether a person is moving. Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may ...

Vertigo is a strong sensation of dizziness or the feeling that the room around you is spinning. It's common to mistake vertigo as a health condition. However, vertigo is a symptom that occurs as a ...

Vertigo causes a sensation of spinning, and it can significantly affect a person’s ability to do day-to-day activities. Certain exercises may help to manage vertigo. Vertigo may stem from an issue ...

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.