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  2. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Mayo Clinic

    • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo — the sudden sensation that you're spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning. BPPVcauses brief episo… See more

    Symptoms

    The signs and symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may include: 1. Dizziness 2. A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo) 3. … See more

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    Causes

    Often, there's no known cause for BPPV. This is called idiopathic BPPV. When there is a known … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs most often in people age 50 and older, but can occur at any age. BPPV is also more common in women than in men. A head injur… See more

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    Complications

    Although BPPV is uncomfortable, it rarely causes complications. The dizziness of BPPVcan make you unsteady, which may put you at greater risk of falling. See more

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