Benign Positional Vertigo
Definition
Benign positional vertigo is condition in which a person develops a sudden sensation of spinning, usually when moving the head. It is the most common cause of vertigo.
Symptoms
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)
