What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Positional vertigo (dizziness) is a disorder caused by problems in the inner ear. It is characterized by repeated episodes of positional vertigo that produces a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head.
How do members experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo*
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Spinning dizziness (vertigo)
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Loss of balance
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Nothing reported yet
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo*
Who has benign paroxysmal positional vertigo on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 15 | |
| 30s | 54 | |
| 40s | 80 | |
| 50s | 145 | |
| 60s | 160 | |
| 70+ | 90 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 106 | |
| Female | 437 |