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Benign positional vertigo
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Benign positional vertigo
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Sensation of dizziness when moving
Affects the inner ear resulting in difficulty with balance and perception
Symptoms may include a spinning sensation when changing position, turning head or bending over
Cause may be unknown or due to a head injury, blocked blood vessel or infection
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females if cause unknown
Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
May remain mild for weeks to months
Symptoms may resolve without treatment but can return
Not life threatening
Treatments
GENERAL THERAPY
Be careful of falling during episodes of dizziness
Immediately sit down if you feel dizzy
Move slowly to prevent dizziness
Use 2 pillows at night
Use good lighting when getting up at night
Use a cane for stability
Exercises:
When in sitting position, move to lie on the side that causes the worst vertigo
Remain there for 30 seconds or until the dizziness goes away
Repeat on other side
Perform 2 times a day for several weeks, or until the vertigo goes away
PRECAUTIONS AND AVOIDANCES
Don’t drive or cycle if there’s a chance of a vertigo attack
Keep floors and walkways clear of clutter
Avoid heights
Avoid equipment that is potentially dangerous if you lose your balance
Avoid sleeping on your side with ear down
Avoid bending over or tipping head back
Be careful when exercising or moving your head too quickly
Be careful when reclining (e.g. at dentist, or hair salon)
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF:
Headaches become severe, different or new
Fever over 38 ºC (101 ºF)
Double vision
Loss of vision
Hearing loss
Trouble speaking
Leg or arm weakness
Loss of consciousness
Difficulty walking or falling
Numbness or tingling anywhere on body
Chest pain
Rapid or slow heart rate
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