Internal MedicineNeurology
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Disease overview
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), also known as otolithiasis, is characterized by brief, recurrent episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position, such as turning the head or loo...
Detailed description
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), also known as otolithiasis, is characterized by brief, recurrent episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position, such as turning the head or looking down. It is more common in middle-aged and elderly individuals.
Disease information
Disease name
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
English name
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
Related departments
Neurology
Otorhinolaryngology
Otolaryngology
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