{"id":506,"date":"2018-11-21T10:20:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/balance\/bppv\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T10:00:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T18:00:29","slug":"bppv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/balance\/bppv\/","title":{"rendered":"BPPV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to\nas BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo. It occurs when calcium\ndeposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and\nsettle in the semicircular canals. Any change in the position of the head\ncauses these tiny crystals to shift, triggering dizziness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes BPPV? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t always known what causes these calcium deposits to\nbreak loose, though this is commonly the result of a head injury, inner ear infection,\ndamage from ear surgery or prolonged back position associated with bed rest.\nMigraines might also play a role. Older patients are susceptible to\ndegeneration of the otolithic membrane related to normal aging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of BPPV? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo. The episodes of vertigo\nmay be severe, but usually lasts for less than a minute. Other symptoms include\ndizziness or lightheadedness, loss of balance, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting\nand concentration difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/bppv.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-822\" width=\"399\" height=\"265\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is BPPV Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing dizziness and unexplained episodes\nof vertigo, your doctor will administer tests to determine what is causing your\nsymptoms. A diagnostic physical exam evaluates eye movements in response to\nspecific head movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional testing such as electronystagmography (ENG) and\nvideonystagmography (VNG) may be used to detect abnormal eye movement; an ENG\nutilizes electrodes, while the VNG test relies on small cameras. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, BPPV is one of the more easily treatable\ndisorders. The standard approach involves a pattern of head movements used to\nmove the calcium particle from the semicircular canal back to the utricle.\nCalled the Canalith Repositioning Procedure (CRP) or the Epley maneuver, this\nbrief procedure takes about five minutes and relieves symptoms in over 85\npercent of patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If CRP is ineffective, patients may undergo surgery; both posterior semicircular canal occlusion and vestibular nerve section have proven effective, but carry a risk of hearing loss following surgery. Treatment with the antibiotic gentamicin and vestibular rehabilitation may also prove successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to as BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo. It occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and settle in the semicircular canals. Any change in the position of the head causes these tiny crystals to shift, triggering dizziness. 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