Benign positional vertigo
Alternate Names : Vertigo - positional
Symptoms & Signs
The main symptom is a spinning sensation, which: - Is usually triggered by head movement
- Often starts suddenly
Most often, patients say they cannot roll in bed or tilt their head up to look at something. Other symptoms can include: - Vision complaints, such as a perception that things are jumping or moving
- Vomiting (in severe cases)
Diagnosis & Tests
To diagnose benign positional vertigo, the health care provider will often perform a test called the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. The doctor holds your head in a certain position and asks you to lie quickly backward over a table. As you do this, the doctor will look for abnormal eye movements and ask if you feel a spinning sensation. The doctor may use various methods to help evaluate your eye movements. A physical exam is otherwise normal. A complete medical history and careful neurological exam should be done to rule out other reasons for your symptoms. Tests that may be done include:
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