BPPV

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a peripheral vestibular disorder that presents as sudden, short lived episodes of dizziness provoked by specific head movements. It.  is one of the most common causes of dizziness. The symptoms can be disabling with considerable effects on a patients quality of life

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The Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre is used to diagnose posterior canal BPPV. The patient is seated on and positioned on a examination table with the head turned 45° towards the ear being tested. Then with the clinician supporting the head the patient is asked to lie back whilst maintaining the 45° angle of the head. The clinician is then able to observe any provoked nystagmus.

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be treated in many instances quickly and easily with Epley particle repositioning manoeuvre.