Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – An Overview

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How to Diagnose Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?

Your healthcare provider may diagnose BPPV by performing a maneuver known as the Dix-Hallpike test. This test usually involves holding your head in a certain position while lying down rapidly with your back on a table. Your doctor will search for abnormal eye movements during this test and may ask you if you are experiencing any spinning sensation.

In some cases, your doctor may also recommend a general physical exam. Your doctor will require a complete medical history and a neurological exam to be sure you don’t have other diseases or disorders.

Your doctor may recommend other tests such as:

A magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the head, which is similar to an MRI
An electronystagmography (ENG) to evaluate eye movement
Caloric stimulation, which involves warming and cooling the inner ear with water or air to observe eye movements
A CT scan of the head
A hearing evaluation
An electroencephalogram (EEG) to measure brain activity
An MRI of the head

Tegan Parry August 28, 2023

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