Published on: 6/26/2025
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear problem that causes dizziness when your head changes position. It happens because tiny crystals in your ear move to places they shouldn't be.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV, is a condition that affects the inner ear, which helps control your balance. Inside your ear, there are small crystals that can sometimes move out of place. When these crystals end up in the wrong spot, they can make you feel dizzy or like the room is spinning. This usually happens when you move your head in certain ways, like when you look up or down, or when you turn over in bed.
BPPV is common and can be bothersome, but it is usually not serious. Doctors can often treat it with specific head movements that help move the crystals back to where they belong.
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