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It is possible to experience vertigo multiple times a day with BPPV, as it can be persistent for some individuals.

Feeling off-balance with BPPV is common because it affects the inner ear, which helps with balance.

Dizziness several times a day can happen with BPPV, but treatments like specific exercises and medications might help.

It is possible to fall asleep while standing, but it is unusual. Falling asleep while standing could be a sign of a sleep disorder. It is also important to determine if something other than falling asleep is happening, such as fainting or a seizure, which have a variety of causes.

Yes, it is possible to fall asleep with your eyes open, when your eyelids do not close completely. This condition is called nocturnal lagophthalmos and it can happen for various reasons.

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury and it can range from mild to severe. If you or someone you know may have a concussion, it is important to seek medical care -- and it is especially important to seek medical care immediately if there are any signs of a severe concussion such as vomiting, seizure, inability to wake up, and trouble speaking or moving any limbs. After a healthcare provider determines it is safe to recover from a concussion at home (not in the hospital), getting enough sleep is part of how someone recovers from a concussion.

Narcolepsy can significantly impact daily life. Support is available to help reduce symptoms and impacts on daily life. Different countries and organizations (even within the same country) can differ in what they consider a disability. Whether narcolepsy is considered a disability can also vary based on how severely it impacts daily life.

Narcolepsy has a genetic component and can rarely run in families, but most narcolepsy is not inherited.

If you are wondering if you have narcolepsy, you can start by assessing whether you have symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness. For example, you can ask yourself if you have the sudden urge to sleep even after getting a full night's sleep, or if you fall asleep in the middle of eating, working, or talking with someone. To be certain about a diagnosis of narcolepsy, you will need to consult a healthcare provider. This healthcare provider will provide a personalized medical assessment of your symptoms. Also, the healthcare provider may recommend specialized sleep testing, such as the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (which evaluates how quickly you fall asleep in a quiet environment during the day).

Dizziness can be caused by many things, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the common causes.

Muscle weakness can be caused by a wide variety of health conditions, including but not limited to certain medications, long-term heavy alcohol use, and nerve or muscle problems. Also, the common causes of muscle weakness vary depending on whether the weakness affects muscles all over the body versus only part of the body (for example, weakness may only affect the legs or one leg). Another consideration is that the common causes of muscle weakness differ depending on a person's age. A healthcare provider can provide a personalized medical assessment of your muscle weakness symptoms in order to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment plan.

BPPV is a condition that causes brief episodes of dizziness when you move your head in certain ways, like looking up or rolling over in bed.

The latest treatments for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) focus on repositioning maneuvers, which help move the tiny crystals in the ear to reduce dizziness.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo that happens when you change the position of your head, like when you look up or roll over in bed. It is different from other types of vertigo because it usually comes on suddenly and lasts for a short time.

To diagnose narcolepsy, a healthcare provider usually starts by asking you questions about your health, including questions about your sleep and sleepiness. The healthcare provider also will perform a physical examination of your body. After considering your answers to questions and your physical examination results, the healthcare provider might order some testing. One common approach often used for narcolepsy is a combination of tests. The first test is called polysomnography (PSG), which is an overnight test in a specialized test facility. The morning after the PSG, there is a second test called the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), which measures how quickly a person falls asleep in a quiet environment during the day.

Narcolepsy without cataplexy mainly causes excessive daytime sleepiness. In addition, some people with narcolepsy may experience sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and/or disturbed nighttime sleep, but not everyone with narcolepsy experiences these particular symptoms.

To stop feeling dizzy after a spinning episode from BPPV, consider resting and allowing time for the dizziness to subside naturally.

BPPV is caused by tiny crystals in the inner ear moving to places they shouldn't be, which makes you feel dizzy when you change positions.

In BPPV, the sensation of the room spinning is caused by small particles in the inner ear moving to places they shouldn't be, disrupting balance signals.

Feeling tired all the time can be due to various reasons including anemia, depression, a thyroid problem, or a sleep disorder. If you are wondering why you often feel tired, you should contact a healthcare provider to receive a personalized medical evaluation and advice.

Discolored fingernail beds can be caused by various factors, including certain medications, medical conditions, or even changes in blood flow.

Sudden leg weakness in children can be caused by various conditions, and it is important to seek urgent medical attention to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.

To diagnose narcolepsy, a healthcare provider usually starts by asking you questions about your health, including questions about your sleep and sleepiness. The healthcare provider also will perform a physical examination of your body. After considering your answers to questions and your physical examination results, the healthcare provider might order some testing. One common approach often used for narcolepsy is a combination of tests. The first test is called polysomnography (PSG), which is an overnight test in a specialized test facility. The morning after the PSG, there is a second test called the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), which measures how quickly a person falls asleep in a quiet environment during the day.

Narcolepsy type 1 is different from narcolepsy type 2 in two key ways. First, people with narcolepsy type 1 can experience cataplexy, which is episodic sudden muscle weakness usually triggered by strong emotions. Second, people with narcolepsy type 1 have low levels of a brain chemical called hypocretin (even if these individuals do not have cataplexy). In contrast, cataplexy and low hypocretin levels do not occur in narcolepsy type 2.

Feeling off-balance due to BPPV often feels like the world is spinning, especially when you move your head in certain ways.

Feeling off-balance in BPPV means experiencing dizziness or a spinning sensation when you move your head in certain ways. This happens because tiny crystals in your inner ear are out of place, affecting your balance.

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.

To help with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), exercises like the Epley maneuver are recommended. These exercises help move small particles in the ear that cause dizziness.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of dizziness, triggered by changes in head position. It is diagnosed through specific physical tests that check for nystagmus, a type of eye movement.

BPPV causes a spinning feeling because tiny crystals in the ear move to places they shouldn't be, confusing the brain about head movement.