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[Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo].

Frederik Goplen1, Stein Helge Glad Nordahl

  • 1Kompetansesenter for vestibulaere sykdommer Øre-nese-halsavdelingen Haukeland Sykehus 5021 Bergen. frederik.goplen@ore.uib.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|August 21, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder. Effective repositioning maneuvers, initiated at diagnosis, offer safe, inexpensive treatment for BPPV.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Inner Ear Disorders

Context:

  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a prevalent inner ear condition characterized by brief, intense vertigo episodes triggered by specific head movements.
  • Epidemiological data and pathogenetic insights into BPPV have advanced significantly in recent years.

Purpose:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on BPPV epidemiology and pathogenesis.
  • It evaluates established and emerging treatment strategies for BPPV.

Summary:

  • BPPV is a common disorder, with prevalence increasing with age.
  • The prevailing theory attributes BPPV symptoms to free-floating otoconial debris within the inner ear's endolymph.
  • Repositioning maneuvers have demonstrated high efficacy in treating BPPV.

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Impact:

  • Treatment for BPPV is safe, cost-effective, and readily implementable.
  • Early initiation of treatment upon diagnosis is recommended.
  • General practitioners can effectively manage typical BPPV cases.