What is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a specific type of Vertigo that is believed to be caused by small calcium carbonate crystals or debris which has collected in the inner ear. These crystals or “Otoconia” tend to build up and can effect the function of the ear. Inner ear degeneration, head injury, or inner ear infection can also cause BPPV. In general, the older you are the more likely your Vertigo is caused by BPPV. It is believed that 50% of all dizziness in older people is due to BPPV. A typical example is a patient who feels fine, then gets a terrible spinning sensation while getting her hair washed at the beauty parlor.
