Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Assessment & Treatments

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo. Individuals who suffer from BPPV will typically experience a spinning sensation (i.e., either that they are spinning or the room around them is spinning). The spinning sensation is often accompanied nausea and sometimes headaches. The vertiginous episodes can range from very mild to very intense. Each episode of vertigo typically lasts less than one minute (even though it might feel much longer than that).

Assessment

BPPV is a disorder of the inner where tiny little crystals in the cochlear semi-circular canalsget dislodged, and it is typically triggered by changes in positions of the head or changes in positions of the body. While BPPV can be quite bothersome and even debilitating to some, the good news is that it is rarely serious and can typically be diagnosed and treated in the clinic with a few head or body repositioning maneuvers.

Treatment

At AudioSense, our audiologist has been trained to diagnose BPPV with an assessment called the Dix-Hallpike test, and to treat it with procedures called the Epley, Semont, Gufoni or Brandt-Daroff Manoeuvres. We can often correct the condition in 1-3 treatments, but we do recommend that you have someone accompany you to the appointment to make sure that you can get back home safely, in case you feel dizzy right after the appointment.


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