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) ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is recognised as the most common vestibular disorder, characterised by brief episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position. The condition is ...

The Dix-Hallpike maneuver is a test that doctors use to diagnose a particular kind of vertigo called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). People with vertigo experience a feeling of ...

(HealthDay News) — In a clinical practice guideline published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, updated recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of ...

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, typically a symptom of other health conditions, triggers the feeling of dizziness and spinning even when you’re not moving. If you have vertigo, you may also feel sick or vomit and experience ...

Vertigo is the sensation of spinning, often caused by inner ear or brain disorders. You can treat vertigo based on the cause, typically with rest and physical therapy. Using relaxation techniques and ...

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.