Łagodne napadowe położeniowe zawroty głowy
Etiologia i przyczyny

Łagodne napadowe położeniowe zawroty głowy (BPPV) to najczęstsze zaburzenie narządu przedsionkowego, charakteryzujące się krótkotrwałymi epizodami zawrotów głowy wywołanymi określonymi ruchami głowy. Etiopatogeneza BPPV opiera się na przemieszczeniu otokoniów (kryształów węglanu wapnia) z woreczka i łagiewki do kanałów półkolistych ucha wewnętrznego, co prowadzi do nieprawidłowej stymulacji receptorów przedsionkowych. W około 50-70% przypadków BPPV ma charakter idiopatyczny, związanego z procesem degeneracyjnym błony otolitowej, szczególnie u osób powyżej 60. roku życia. Wtórne BPPV, stanowiące pozostałą część przypadków, wiąże się z urazami głowy (7-17%), zapaleniem błędnika, chorobą Ménière’a, nagłą utratą słuchu typu czuciowo-nerwowego oraz zabiegami chirurgicznymi, a także czynnikami ryzyka takimi jak osteoporoza, niedobór witaminy D, cukrzyca czy migrena.

Etiologia łagodnych napadowych położeniowych zawrotów głowy (BPPV)

Łagodne napadowe położeniowe zawroty głowy (BPPV) to jedno z najczęstszych zaburzeń narządu przedsionkowego, które charakteryzuje się krótkotrwałymi, nawracającymi epizodami zawrotów głowy wywoływanymi przez określone ruchy głowy. Schorzenie to występuje, gdy otoconia (kryształy węglanu wapnia) przemieszczają się z ich prawidłowej lokalizacji w części przedsionkowej ucha wewnętrznego do kanałów półkolistych.123

BPPV pierwotne (idiopatyczne)

Około 50-70% przypadków BPPV występuje bez znanej przyczyny i klasyfikowane jest jako pierwotne lub idiopatyczne BPPV.12 W tej postaci zakłada się, że przyczyną może być proces degeneracyjny związany z wiekiem, prowadzący do odłączenia się otokoniów od błony otolitowej.34 Proces ten nasila się szczególnie u osób powyżej 60. roku życia, co potwierdza zwiększoną częstość występowania BPPV w starszej populacji.56

Większość przypadków idiopatycznego BPPV objawia się nagle, często pacjenci opisują sytuację, w której po prostu wstali z łóżka, a pokój zaczął się kręcić.7 Chociaż dokładne procesy powodujące odłączenie się kryształków pozostają niejasne dla badaczy, wciąż trwają prace nad wyjaśnieniem tego mechanizmu.8

BPPV wtórne

Pozostałe przypadki BPPV określane są jako wtórne i często wiążą się z określonymi patologiami. Wtórne BPPV charakteryzuje się częstszym występowaniem obustronnym, wymaga większej liczby zabiegów leczniczych i ma większą tendencję do nawrotów.910

Uraz głowy

Najczęstszą przyczyną wtórnego BPPV jest uraz głowy, stanowiący 7-17% wszystkich przypadków BPPV.1112 Uraz głowy może prowadzić do uwolnienia wielu otokoniów do endolimfy, co może tłumaczyć, dlaczego większość tych pacjentów ma obustronne BPPV.13 BPPV może wystąpić zarówno po poważnych urazach głowy, jak i po niewielkich urazach, takich jak gwałtowne kichnięcie lub uderzenie głową o mebel.1415

Warto zaznaczyć, że uraz głowy jest najczęstszą przyczyną BPPV u osób poniżej 50. roku życia.1617

Choroby ucha wewnętrznego

Inne częste przyczyny wtórnego BPPV obejmują:

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Te choroby ucha wewnętrznego mogą prowadzić do degradacji i oddzielenia otokoniów od ich natywnego podłoża żelowego, co ostatecznie powoduje przemieszczenie się kryształków do kanałów półkolistych.2425

Zabiegi chirurgiczne

Wtórne BPPV może również wystąpić po zabiegach chirurgicznych:

  • Operacje ucha2627
  • Operacje niezwiązane z uchem28
  • Długotrwałe zabiegi wymagające unieruchomienia29

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Interesujące jest, że istnieją również doniesienia dotyczące związku między BPPV a zabiegami stomatologicznymi. W literaturze dentystycznej znaleziono dowody, że używanie osteotomu podczas zamkniętego podniesienia dna zatoki może przenosić siły perkusyjne i wibracyjne zdolne do odłączenia otolitów z ich normalnej lokalizacji, co prowadzi do objawów BPPV.3132

Migrena

Migreny również wykazują ścisły związek z BPPV.3334 Proponowane mechanizmy łączące te dwa schorzenia obejmują czynniki genetyczne i uszkodzenie naczyniowe błędnika.35 Migrena może powodować skurcz pobliskiej tętnicy, co może predysponować pacjentów do nawracających epizodów BPPV.36

Czynniki ryzyka BPPV

Zidentyfikowano kilka czynników ryzyka, które mogą zwiększać prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia BPPV:

  • Wiek – ryzyko wzrasta u osób powyżej 40 roku życia, szczególnie po 60 roku życia3738
  • Płeć żeńska – BPPV częściej występuje u kobiet3940
  • Osteoporoza lub osteopenia4142
  • Niedobór witaminy D4344
  • Cukrzyca4546
  • Nadciśnienie tętnicze4748
  • Predyspozycje rodzinne4950
  • Długotrwałe unieruchomienie lub leżenie w łóżku5152
  • Zaburzenia snu lub przewlekłe niewyspanie53

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Patofizjologia łagodnych napadowych położeniowych zawrotów głowy

Zrozumienie patofizjologii BPPV wymaga podstawowej znajomości mechanizmu działania układu przedsionkowego (westybularnego) w uchu wewnętrznym. W prawidłowym stanie otokonia (kryształy węglanu wapnia) są osadzone w żelu w woreczku (utriculus) i łagiewce (sacculus) ucha wewnętrznego.5556

Mechanizmy BPPV

W patofizjologii BPPV istnieją dwie dominujące teorie, które różnią się sposobem, w jaki przemieszczone otokonia wpływają na dynamikę kopuły:

Kanalitaza (canalithiasis)

Kanalitaza (dosłownie „kamienie w kanale”) to stan, w którym fragmenty otokoniów swobodnie przemieszczają się w części kanałowej kanałów półkolistych.5758 W tej teorii, opublikowanej przez Epleya w 1980 roku, swobodnie pływające cząsteczki wywołują ruch endolimfy podczas zmian położenia głowy, co powoduje nieprawidłowe pobudzenie receptorów i w konsekwencji zawroty głowy.59

Ta teoria lepiej wyjaśnia opóźnienie (latencję), przejściowy oczopląs i odwrócenie objawów po powrocie do pozycji pionowej niż teoria kupulolitiazy.60 Teoria kanalitazy otrzymała dalsze potwierdzenie przez Parnesa i McClure’a w 1991 roku, którzy podczas operacji odkryli swobodne fragmenty w kanale półkolistym tylnym.61

Kupulolitaza (cupulolithiasis)

Kupulolitaza (dosłownie „kamienie na kopule”) odnosi się do stanu, w którym fragmenty otokoniów przylegają do kopuły grzebienia bańki kanału półkolistego.62 Ta teoria została zaproponowana przez Harolda Schuknechta w 1962 roku jako wyjaśnienie BPPV.6364

W kupulolitazie otokonia przylegają do kopuły, zmieniając jej ciężar i wrażliwość na siłę grawitacji, co prowadzi do nieprawidłowych sygnałów wysyłanych do mózgu podczas zmian położenia głowy.65

Obecnie uważa się, że oba mechanizmy mogą współistnieć i odpowiadać za różne podtypy BPPV.6667

Lokalizacja przemieszczonych otokoniów

Otokonia najczęściej przemieszczają się do tylnego kanału półkolistego (w aż 90% przypadków), ale mogą również wpływać na kanał boczny (horyzontalny) lub przedni (górny), a w rzadkich przypadkach na wiele kanałów jednocześnie.6869

Kanały półkoliste normalnie wykrywają przyspieszenie kątowe głowy. Kiedy ciężkie fragmenty otokoniów znajdują się w kanale, powodują one nieprawidłowy ruch endolimfy pod wpływem przyspieszeń liniowych, takich jak grawitacja, co wywołuje błędne wrażenie wirowania, gdy głowa zmienia pozycję względem grawitacji.70

Interesujące jest, że luźne otokonia mają tendencję do osadzania się preferencyjnie w kanale półkolistym tylnym.71 Może to wynikać z jego położenia anatomicznego, które sprzyja przemieszczaniu się fragmentów pod wpływem grawitacji.

Źródło przemieszczonych otokoniów

Źródło otokoniów odpowiedzialnych za rozwój BPPV było przedmiotem wielu spekulacji. Wielu teoretyzuje, że przyczyną mogą być przemieszczone fragmenty błony otolitowej.72 Ostatnie prace Kao i wsp. potwierdzają tę koncepcję.

Otokonia są zbudowane z białek otokoniowych, takich jak Oc90, otolina, SC1, które wiążą się z węglanem wapnia.73 W normalnych warunkach otokonia są stale resorbowane i odtwarzane, jednak z czasem fragmenty mogą się odłączyć.74

Proces degeneracji błony otolitowej może być przyspieszony przez różne czynniki, takie jak wspomniane już urazy, infekcje, czy procesy starzenia się organizmu.7576

Podsumowanie etiologii BPPV

Łagodne napadowe położeniowe zawroty głowy stanowią najczęstszą przyczynę zawrotów głowy, szczególnie u osób starszych. Chociaż większość przypadków BPPV występuje bez znanej przyczyny (BPPV pierwotne), istnieje szereg zidentyfikowanych czynników, które mogą prowadzić do rozwoju BPPV wtórnego.7778

Patofizjologia BPPV opiera się na przemieszczeniu otokoniów z woreczka i łagiewki do kanałów półkolistych, co prowadzi do nieprawidłowej stymulacji receptorów przedsionkowych podczas zmiany pozycji głowy. Dokładne mechanizmy mogą obejmować zarówno kanalitazę (swobodne fragmenty w kanale), jak i kupulolitazę (fragmenty przylegające do kopuły).7980

Zrozumienie etiologii i patofizjologii BPPV ma kluczowe znaczenie dla prawidłowej diagnozy i skutecznego leczenia tego powszechnego, ale często nieprawidłowo diagnozowanego schorzenia. Metody leczenia mające na celu przemieszczenie otokoniów z powrotem do woreczka, takie jak manewr Epleya, są bardzo skuteczne w większości przypadków BPPV, co potwierdza mechaniczną naturę tego zaburzenia.8182

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    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11858-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder. […] BPPV can happen when otoconia (calcium carbonate particles) from the utricle get trapped in the semicircular canals of your inner ear. […] BPPV is almost always triggered by a change in your head’s position. […] BPPV develops when calcium carbonate particles (otoconia) move into your semicircular canals (inner ear structures that control balance) and become trapped. […] In your utricle, the otoconia may become loose due to injury, infection or age.
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    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/ENT/Vstblr/BngnPrxysmlPstnlVrtg.htm
    BPPV is Idiopathic in 50 to 70% of cases (esp. older patients) […] Ear Trauma (7 to 17% of cases) may precipitate BPPV […] Other causes include Viral Labyrinthitis (15%), Meniere’s Disease (5%), Migraine Headaches (5%), and Inner ear surgery (1%).
  • #3 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of vertigo, accounting for nearly one-half of patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. It is most commonly attributed to calcium debris within the posterior semicircular canal, known as canalithiasis. […] Pathophysiology – BPPV is commonly attributed to canalithiasis (ie, calcium debris within the semicircular canal). This debris likely represents loose otoconia (calcium carbonate crystals) originating from the utricular sac. […] The semicircular canals normally detect angular head accelerations. Heavy debris in the canal causes inappropriate movement of the endolymph with linear accelerations, such as gravity, and causes the erroneous sensation of spinning when the head shifts with respect to gravity.
  • #3 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness and nausea. […] BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, especially in people over 65 years old. […] BPPV occurs when crystals (called otoconia), normally located in one part of the vestibular (or balance) system of your inner ear (the utricle), become dislodged and collect in another part of the inner ear balance system (one of the semi-circular canals). […] BPPV is thought to be caused by little calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) coming loose within the canals. […] It is thought that injury or degeneration of the utricle may allow the crystals to escape into the balance system and interfere with the fluid flow. […] BPPV can be caused by head injury, degeneration of the vestibular system in the inner ear due to ageing, and damage caused by an inner ear disorder. […] There is also an association between BPPV and osteoporosis. However, in a large number of cases, there is no known cause.
  • #4 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo | Cedars-Sinai
    https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/b/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.html
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disease of the vestibular (balance) system of your inner ear. […] Anything that dislodges the crystals from the utricle can cause BPPV. Having a past head injury is a major cause. Most of the time, BPPV is thought to be because of aging of the inner ear. In most cases, no one knows exactly why some people get BPPV and others don’t. […] Head injury and past vestibular disorders can cause BPPV. But many times the cause is not known.
  • #5 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness and nausea. […] BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, especially in people over 65 years old. […] BPPV occurs when crystals (called otoconia), normally located in one part of the vestibular (or balance) system of your inner ear (the utricle), become dislodged and collect in another part of the inner ear balance system (one of the semi-circular canals). […] BPPV is thought to be caused by little calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) coming loose within the canals. […] It is thought that injury or degeneration of the utricle may allow the crystals to escape into the balance system and interfere with the fluid flow. […] BPPV can be caused by head injury, degeneration of the vestibular system in the inner ear due to ageing, and damage caused by an inner ear disorder. […] There is also an association between BPPV and osteoporosis. However, in a large number of cases, there is no known cause.
  • #6 The #1 Cause of Dizziness | Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://hearingup.com/videos/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-dizziness
    BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness. […] BPPV occurs when crystals called otoconia, normally embedded in the utricle become dislodged and migrate out to one of the three fluid filled semicircular canals. These crystals DO NOT belong in the semicircular canals. […] BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo with 50% of individuals over the age of 70 experiencing this type of dizziness. […] It is important to know that hearing loss is not a symptom of BPPV. […] Diagnosis of BPPV requires structured positional movements along with the evaluation of nystagmus which are involuntary eye movements. […] According to Dr. Richard Gans of the American Institute of Balance treatments called Canalith Repositioning can be used to guide the dislodged crystals back into the Utricle. […] Attempting to diagnose and treat BPPV yourself can be dangerous considering that if you perform treatment incorrectly, you could make your condition worse.
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    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a false sensation of spinning. […] It occurs when calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] The vast majority of cases occur for no apparent reason, with many people describing that they simply went to get out of bed one morning and the room started to spin. However, elevated risk factor associations have been made with concussion or other head trauma, migraine, inner ear infection or disease causing inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes, osteoporosis, intubation (presumably due to prolonged time lying in bed) and reduced blood flow.
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    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the organs of balance in the inner ear. It causes sudden attacks of brief vertigo, usually brought on by specific changes in head position. […] To understand what causes BPPV, it is important to have a basic understanding of how the inner ear balance mechanism (vestibular system) works. […] The exact body processes that cause the crystals to be dislodged remain unclear to researchers. There are several theories. Research in this area is continuing. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic, meaning they happen for no apparent reason. This type of BPPV is also referred to as primary BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV can develop due to a range of conditions that cause damage to the inner ear and lead to crystals coming loose. […] Some studies suggest an association between BPPV and dental procedures. […] Compared to idiopathic BPPV, secondary cases are more likely to affect both ears (bilateral), require more than one treatment and recur more frequently.
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    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the organs of balance in the inner ear. It causes sudden attacks of brief vertigo, usually brought on by specific changes in head position. […] To understand what causes BPPV, it is important to have a basic understanding of how the inner ear balance mechanism (vestibular system) works. […] The exact body processes that cause the crystals to be dislodged remain unclear to researchers. There are several theories. Research in this area is continuing. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic, meaning they happen for no apparent reason. This type of BPPV is also referred to as primary BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV can develop due to a range of conditions that cause damage to the inner ear and lead to crystals coming loose. […] Some studies suggest an association between BPPV and dental procedures. […] Compared to idiopathic BPPV, secondary cases are more likely to affect both ears (bilateral), require more than one treatment and recur more frequently.
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    https://ejo.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6
    No definite cause could be ascertained in 83.4% of BPPV cases whereas secondary causes were found in 16.6% cases. Among different secondary causes, vestibular migraine was found in 15.8%, orthostatic hypotension (24%), Menieres disease (8%) labyrinthitis, central vestibulopathy (4%) were found. […] Secondary BPPVs were usually recurrent, refractory to PRMs and took longer time to be treated.
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    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
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    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/ENT/Vstblr/BngnPrxysmlPstnlVrtg.htm
    BPPV is Idiopathic in 50 to 70% of cases (esp. older patients) […] Ear Trauma (7 to 17% of cases) may precipitate BPPV […] Other causes include Viral Labyrinthitis (15%), Meniere’s Disease (5%), Migraine Headaches (5%), and Inner ear surgery (1%).
  • #13 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #14 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – ENT Doctors in Rowlett, TX
    https://www.mynorthtexasent.com/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
    BPPV can occur spontaneously, that is, without a real cause. […] It can also occur after any type of even minor head trauma, even as small as a violent sneeze or hitting your head on a cabinet, and with major head trauma or after a concussion. […] It can also occur a long time after another inner ear problem such as labyrinthitis or Mnires disease.
  • #15 The Dizzy Dilemma: Understanding and Managing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in Oxford, CT | Naugatuck Valley Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates (NVENTA)
    https://naugatuckvalleyent.com/blog/the-dizzy-dilemma-understanding-and-managing-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv-in-oxford-ct/
    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common inner ear disorder causing vertigo, a false sensation of spinning. […] BPPV can occur without an apparent cause, particularly in older adults. It might also follow minor head injuries, severe head trauma, or other inner ear issues like labyrinthitis or Mnires disease. Even a forceful sneeze or hitting your head on a cabinet can trigger BPPV.
  • #16 BPPV — Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    https://dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/bppv.html
    BPPV is caused by crystals dislodged from the utricle of the inner ear. […] In Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) dizziness and vertigo is triggered by particular positions because of debris which has collected within a part of the inner ear. This debris can be thought of as „ear rocks”, although the formal name is „otoconia”. […] Physically, BPPV results when the otoconia are dislodged from the utricle, become loose within the labyrinth, and fall backwards into one of the canals (usually the posterior). […] Otoconia may be dislodged due to wear/tear, trauma, disease. Usually it is blamed on wear/tear. […] In older people, the most common cause is degeneration of the vestibular system of the inner ear — „wear and tear” involving the otoliths. […] The most common cause of BPPV in people under age 50 is head injury. […] Between 8% and 20% of BPPV is attributed to trauma. […] There is also a strong association of BPPV with migraine. […] Viruses affecting the ear such as those causing vestibular neuritis and Meniere’s disease are significant causes.
  • #17 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
    https://www.wakehealth.edu/condition/b/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type of episodic or peripheral vertigo. It occurs when some small, but heavy particles called otoconia come loose and settle in one of the semi-circular canals in your inner ear. […] The most common causes are: Head trauma (the most common cause in patients under age 50), Aging, Degeneration of the inner ear structures.
  • #18 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #19 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/ENT/Vstblr/BngnPrxysmlPstnlVrtg.htm
    BPPV is Idiopathic in 50 to 70% of cases (esp. older patients) […] Ear Trauma (7 to 17% of cases) may precipitate BPPV […] Other causes include Viral Labyrinthitis (15%), Meniere’s Disease (5%), Migraine Headaches (5%), and Inner ear surgery (1%).
  • #20 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #21 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6383320/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular endorgan disease. […] The two prevailing theories regarding BPPV’s pathophysiology are the canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis models, and they differ with respect to how endolymphatic debris influences cupular dynamics. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic in origin and probably result from degeneration of the macula. Secondary causes of BPPV refer to identifiable causes of otoconial dislodgement. These include otologic and nonotologic surgery, head trauma, or any means by which a sufficient mechanical force reaches the inner ear. […] Furthermore, the disease can develop via inner ear disorders which ultimately lead to the degradation and disassociation of otoconia from their native gelatinous substrate. These include vestibular neuritis, Meniere’s disease and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). […] The source of the canaliths responsible for the development of disease has been the subject of much speculation, with many theorizing that displaced otolithic membrane fragments may be the culprit. Recent work by Kao et al. supports this concept.
  • #22 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder causing short episodes of vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning) in response to changes in head position that stimulate the posterior semicircular canal of the inner ear. […] Most episodes of BPPV are triggered by a change in head position typically turning the head over on the pillow after awakening in the morning or tipping the head backward to reach a high shelf. BPPV usually develops when calcium particles (otoconia) that are normally embedded in one part of the inner ear (the utricle and saccule) are displaced and move into another part of the inner ear (most commonly the posterior semicircular canal). […] Particles may be displaced from the utricle and saccule as people age. Or, displacement may be caused by ear infections, head or ear injury, prolonged bed rest, or ear surgery. […] Some people with symptoms of BPPV have other disorders including other inner ear disorders (such as Meniere disease), blockage of an artery to the inner ear, and a tumor of the central nervous system.
  • #23 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    BPPV is thought to be caused by displacement of otoconial crystals (calcium carbonate crystals normally embedded in the saccule and utricle). This displaced material stimulates hair cells most commonly in the posterior semicircular canal, occasionally in the lateral semicircular canal, and rarely in the superior semicircular canal, creating the illusion of motion. […] Etiologic factors include spontaneous degeneration of the utricular otolithic membranes, labyrinthine concussion, otitis media, ear surgery, recent viral infection (eg, viral neuronitis), head trauma, prolonged anesthesia or bed rest, previous vestibular disorders (eg, Meniere disease), and occlusion of the anterior vestibular artery. […] In BPPV, vertigo is caused by displacement of otoconial crystals into a semicircular canal; symptoms are triggered by head movement.
  • #24 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6383320/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular endorgan disease. […] The two prevailing theories regarding BPPV’s pathophysiology are the canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis models, and they differ with respect to how endolymphatic debris influences cupular dynamics. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic in origin and probably result from degeneration of the macula. Secondary causes of BPPV refer to identifiable causes of otoconial dislodgement. These include otologic and nonotologic surgery, head trauma, or any means by which a sufficient mechanical force reaches the inner ear. […] Furthermore, the disease can develop via inner ear disorders which ultimately lead to the degradation and disassociation of otoconia from their native gelatinous substrate. These include vestibular neuritis, Meniere’s disease and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). […] The source of the canaliths responsible for the development of disease has been the subject of much speculation, with many theorizing that displaced otolithic membrane fragments may be the culprit. Recent work by Kao et al. supports this concept.
  • #25 BPPV — Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    https://dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bppv/bppv.html
    BPPV is caused by crystals dislodged from the utricle of the inner ear. […] In Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) dizziness and vertigo is triggered by particular positions because of debris which has collected within a part of the inner ear. This debris can be thought of as „ear rocks”, although the formal name is „otoconia”. […] Physically, BPPV results when the otoconia are dislodged from the utricle, become loose within the labyrinth, and fall backwards into one of the canals (usually the posterior). […] Otoconia may be dislodged due to wear/tear, trauma, disease. Usually it is blamed on wear/tear. […] In older people, the most common cause is degeneration of the vestibular system of the inner ear — „wear and tear” involving the otoliths. […] The most common cause of BPPV in people under age 50 is head injury. […] Between 8% and 20% of BPPV is attributed to trauma. […] There is also a strong association of BPPV with migraine. […] Viruses affecting the ear such as those causing vestibular neuritis and Meniere’s disease are significant causes.
  • #26 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #27 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    BPPV is thought to be caused by displacement of otoconial crystals (calcium carbonate crystals normally embedded in the saccule and utricle). This displaced material stimulates hair cells most commonly in the posterior semicircular canal, occasionally in the lateral semicircular canal, and rarely in the superior semicircular canal, creating the illusion of motion. […] Etiologic factors include spontaneous degeneration of the utricular otolithic membranes, labyrinthine concussion, otitis media, ear surgery, recent viral infection (eg, viral neuronitis), head trauma, prolonged anesthesia or bed rest, previous vestibular disorders (eg, Meniere disease), and occlusion of the anterior vestibular artery. […] In BPPV, vertigo is caused by displacement of otoconial crystals into a semicircular canal; symptoms are triggered by head movement.
  • #28 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Southwest Ohio ENT Specialists
    https://soents.com/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-2/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a disorder of the inner ear. BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV is caused by irregular signals being sent from the semi-circular canals in the inner ear causing an illusion of motion. […] The second predominating theory is that there are free-floating particulates in the semi-circular canals themselves and when gravity pulls at that debris during head movement, the force displaces the cupula, thus causing abnormal signaling (canalithiasis). […] BPPV is usually idiopathic, meaning that there is not a known specific cause of the disease. However, there are causes of BPPV that are secondary to other diseases or injuries. Migraine, vestibular neuritis, and Menieres disease have all been shown to have the ability to produce BPPV in patients. Similarly, head trauma appears to also be a cause of BPPV, along with otologic and non-otologic surgery alike. […] The theory behind these mechanisms and diseases causing secondary BPPV is that all these modalities in one way or another dislodge or degrade the otoconia leading to aberrant signaling to the brain.
  • #29 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder causing short episodes of vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning) in response to changes in head position that stimulate the posterior semicircular canal of the inner ear. […] Most episodes of BPPV are triggered by a change in head position typically turning the head over on the pillow after awakening in the morning or tipping the head backward to reach a high shelf. BPPV usually develops when calcium particles (otoconia) that are normally embedded in one part of the inner ear (the utricle and saccule) are displaced and move into another part of the inner ear (most commonly the posterior semicircular canal). […] Particles may be displaced from the utricle and saccule as people age. Or, displacement may be caused by ear infections, head or ear injury, prolonged bed rest, or ear surgery. […] Some people with symptoms of BPPV have other disorders including other inner ear disorders (such as Meniere disease), blockage of an artery to the inner ear, and a tumor of the central nervous system.
  • #30 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vertigo/symptoms-causes/syc-20370055
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo the sudden sensation that you’re spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning. […] Although BPPV can be bothersome, it’s rarely serious except when it increases the chance of falls. […] Often, there’s no known cause for BPPV. This is called idiopathic BPPV. […] When there is a known cause, BPPV is often associated with a minor to severe blow to your head. Less common causes of BPPV include disorders that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or long periods positioned on your back, such as in a dentist chair. BPPV also has been associated with migraines. […] For many reasons, these crystals can become dislodged. When they become dislodged, they can move into one of the semicircular canals especially while you’re lying down. This causes the semicircular canal to become sensitive to head position changes it would normally not respond to, which is what makes you feel dizzy.
  • #31 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benign_paroxysmal_positional_vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear. […] BPPV can result from a head injury or simply occur among those who are older. […] When found, the underlying mechanism typically involves a small calcified otolith moving around loose in the inner ear. […] There is evidence in the dental literature that malleting of an osteotome during closed sinus floor elevation, otherwise known as osteotome sinus elevation or lift, transmits percussive and vibratory forces capable of detaching otoliths from their normal location and thereby leading to the symptoms of BPPV. […] Besides aging, there are no major risk factors known for BPPV, although previous episodes of head trauma, preexisting disorders, or the inner ear infection labyrinthitis, may predispose to the future development of BPPV. […] BPPV is one of the most common vestibular disorders in people presenting with dizziness; a migraine is implicated in idiopathic cases. Proposed mechanisms linking the two are genetic factors and vascular damage to the labyrinth.
  • #32 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Balance & Dizziness Canada
    https://balanceanddizziness.org/disorders/vestibular-disorders/bppv/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common disorder of the organs of balance in the inner ear. It causes sudden attacks of brief vertigo, usually brought on by specific changes in head position. […] To understand what causes BPPV, it is important to have a basic understanding of how the inner ear balance mechanism (vestibular system) works. […] The exact body processes that cause the crystals to be dislodged remain unclear to researchers. There are several theories. Research in this area is continuing. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic, meaning they happen for no apparent reason. This type of BPPV is also referred to as primary BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV can develop due to a range of conditions that cause damage to the inner ear and lead to crystals coming loose. […] Some studies suggest an association between BPPV and dental procedures. […] Compared to idiopathic BPPV, secondary cases are more likely to affect both ears (bilateral), require more than one treatment and recur more frequently.
  • #33 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #34 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    https://mobile.fpnotebook.com/ENT/Vstblr/BngnPrxysmlPstnlVrtg.htm
    BPPV is Idiopathic in 50 to 70% of cases (esp. older patients) […] Ear Trauma (7 to 17% of cases) may precipitate BPPV […] Other causes include Viral Labyrinthitis (15%), Meniere’s Disease (5%), Migraine Headaches (5%), and Inner ear surgery (1%).
  • #35 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benign_paroxysmal_positional_vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear. […] BPPV can result from a head injury or simply occur among those who are older. […] When found, the underlying mechanism typically involves a small calcified otolith moving around loose in the inner ear. […] There is evidence in the dental literature that malleting of an osteotome during closed sinus floor elevation, otherwise known as osteotome sinus elevation or lift, transmits percussive and vibratory forces capable of detaching otoliths from their normal location and thereby leading to the symptoms of BPPV. […] Besides aging, there are no major risk factors known for BPPV, although previous episodes of head trauma, preexisting disorders, or the inner ear infection labyrinthitis, may predispose to the future development of BPPV. […] BPPV is one of the most common vestibular disorders in people presenting with dizziness; a migraine is implicated in idiopathic cases. Proposed mechanisms linking the two are genetic factors and vascular damage to the labyrinth.
  • #36 BPPV: Positional vertigo causes, symptoms and treatment
    https://www.healthyhearing.com/help/tinnitus/bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a brief, intense sensation of spinning and dizziness that usually occurs when getting out of bed or turning your head too quickly. […] Sometimes referred to simply as positional vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common balance disorder that causes sudden dizziness upon moving. It is one of the most common causes of vertigo. […] In BPPV, these crystals are dislodged. […] Most of the time there is no known cause. However, in some cases, BPPV is linked to head injuries and migraines. Traumatic head injury can mechanically jostle the crystals out of place; migraines can cause spasm of a nearby artery, which can predispose patients to recurrent episodes of BPPV. Another related factor seems to be aging, as the condition is more common in older adults, especially women. […] There is also some evidence that gout may predispose a person to BPPV and Meniere’s disease.
  • #37 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness and nausea. […] BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, especially in people over 65 years old. […] BPPV occurs when crystals (called otoconia), normally located in one part of the vestibular (or balance) system of your inner ear (the utricle), become dislodged and collect in another part of the inner ear balance system (one of the semi-circular canals). […] BPPV is thought to be caused by little calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) coming loose within the canals. […] It is thought that injury or degeneration of the utricle may allow the crystals to escape into the balance system and interfere with the fluid flow. […] BPPV can be caused by head injury, degeneration of the vestibular system in the inner ear due to ageing, and damage caused by an inner ear disorder. […] There is also an association between BPPV and osteoporosis. However, in a large number of cases, there is no known cause.
  • #38 What Causes Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
    https://www.chiro-med.ca/blog/what-causes-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can affect people of all ages, but it is usually common among people over 60. […] BPPV occurs when the vestibular system becomes impaired. […] The utricle is a sensory organ inside your inner ear. It contains tiny calcium crystals called otoconia, which regulate the balance in your body. However, these crystals may loosen and become dislodged due to age, infection, or injury. […] Once you have these loose crystal deposits in the canals, they may clog the inner ear structure. […] Why do the crystals dislodge? While there are no significant risk factors, you can develop BPPV if your family members have the same condition. […] Other causes include ear infections, inner ear diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, or migraines.
  • #39 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | Ear, Nose and Throat Care | Mercy Health
    https://www.mercy.com/health-care-services/ear-nose-throat-ent/conditions/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign positional vertigo, also known as positional vertigo or BPPV, is a common type of vertigo a sudden sensation of spinning or swaying. […] In many cases, there isnt a known cause for BPPV. If a cause can be found, it is often due to trauma to the head. Other causes may include: Damage to the ear or inner ear, Migraines, Calcium carbonate breaking free and entering the semicircular canals of the ear or when crystals form inside the canals. This can cause someone to feel dizzy or unbalanced. […] Factors that increase your likelihood of developing BPPV include: Age BPPV is most prevalent in people over the age of 50, Gender BPPV is more common in women than men, Head trauma or injury if you have had a head injury, you are more likely to develop BPPV, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Inner ear condition.
  • #40 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
    https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear thought to be caused primarily by otoconia (canaliths) dislodging and migrating into one of the semicircular canals, most commonly the posterior semicircular canal, where it disrupts the endolymph dynamics. […] Although the exact etiology is unknown in most patients with BPPV, the condition is thought to result from the dislodgement or abnormal adherence of otoconia. […] The etiology of dislodged or adherent otoconia is described here. […] Most common [1] […] Possibly secondary to degeneration of the acoustic macula [2]. […] Trauma […] Head injury [1] […] Prior otologic surgery. […] Other inner-ear disorders […] Vestibular neuritis […] Meniere disease. […] Miscellaneous: migraine. […] Risk factors [1][5] […] Female sex […] Increased age […] Low vitamin D levels […] Osteopenia or osteoporosis.
  • #41 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness and nausea. […] BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, especially in people over 65 years old. […] BPPV occurs when crystals (called otoconia), normally located in one part of the vestibular (or balance) system of your inner ear (the utricle), become dislodged and collect in another part of the inner ear balance system (one of the semi-circular canals). […] BPPV is thought to be caused by little calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) coming loose within the canals. […] It is thought that injury or degeneration of the utricle may allow the crystals to escape into the balance system and interfere with the fluid flow. […] BPPV can be caused by head injury, degeneration of the vestibular system in the inner ear due to ageing, and damage caused by an inner ear disorder. […] There is also an association between BPPV and osteoporosis. However, in a large number of cases, there is no known cause.
  • #42 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
    https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear thought to be caused primarily by otoconia (canaliths) dislodging and migrating into one of the semicircular canals, most commonly the posterior semicircular canal, where it disrupts the endolymph dynamics. […] Although the exact etiology is unknown in most patients with BPPV, the condition is thought to result from the dislodgement or abnormal adherence of otoconia. […] The etiology of dislodged or adherent otoconia is described here. […] Most common [1] […] Possibly secondary to degeneration of the acoustic macula [2]. […] Trauma […] Head injury [1] […] Prior otologic surgery. […] Other inner-ear disorders […] Vestibular neuritis […] Meniere disease. […] Miscellaneous: migraine. […] Risk factors [1][5] […] Female sex […] Increased age […] Low vitamin D levels […] Osteopenia or osteoporosis.
  • #43 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Vestibular Disorders Association
    https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a false sensation of spinning. […] It occurs when calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] The vast majority of cases occur for no apparent reason, with many people describing that they simply went to get out of bed one morning and the room started to spin. However, elevated risk factor associations have been made with concussion or other head trauma, migraine, inner ear infection or disease causing inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes, osteoporosis, intubation (presumably due to prolonged time lying in bed) and reduced blood flow.
  • #44 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
    https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder of the inner ear thought to be caused primarily by otoconia (canaliths) dislodging and migrating into one of the semicircular canals, most commonly the posterior semicircular canal, where it disrupts the endolymph dynamics. […] Although the exact etiology is unknown in most patients with BPPV, the condition is thought to result from the dislodgement or abnormal adherence of otoconia. […] The etiology of dislodged or adherent otoconia is described here. […] Most common [1] […] Possibly secondary to degeneration of the acoustic macula [2]. […] Trauma […] Head injury [1] […] Prior otologic surgery. […] Other inner-ear disorders […] Vestibular neuritis […] Meniere disease. […] Miscellaneous: migraine. […] Risk factors [1][5] […] Female sex […] Increased age […] Low vitamin D levels […] Osteopenia or osteoporosis.
  • #45 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – What You Need to Know
    https://www.drugs.com/cg/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.html
    BPPV is caused by a problem with the nerves and structure of your inner ear. BPPV happens when small pieces of calcium break loose and lump together in one of your inner ear canals. […] Older age, an injury or trauma to your head or neck, frequent ear infections, long-term bed rest, and a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or Ménière disease increase the risk for BPPV.
  • #46 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-bppv-1191874
    Aging is considered one of the major risk factors for BPPV. As a person ages, the connections between calcareous structures in the inner ear weaken, which causes calcium crystals to come loose. […] Researchers believe certain health conditions may also increase the risk of BPPV, including hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis. […] Surgical treatment for BPPV is controversial but is sometimes recommended for people who have recurrent BPPV or BPPV that does not respond to repositioning maneuvers.
  • #47 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – What You Need to Know
    https://www.drugs.com/cg/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.html
    BPPV is caused by a problem with the nerves and structure of your inner ear. BPPV happens when small pieces of calcium break loose and lump together in one of your inner ear canals. […] Older age, an injury or trauma to your head or neck, frequent ear infections, long-term bed rest, and a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or Ménière disease increase the risk for BPPV.
  • #48 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-bppv-1191874
    Aging is considered one of the major risk factors for BPPV. As a person ages, the connections between calcareous structures in the inner ear weaken, which causes calcium crystals to come loose. […] Researchers believe certain health conditions may also increase the risk of BPPV, including hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis. […] Surgical treatment for BPPV is controversial but is sometimes recommended for people who have recurrent BPPV or BPPV that does not respond to repositioning maneuvers.
  • #49 What Causes Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
    https://www.chiro-med.ca/blog/what-causes-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can affect people of all ages, but it is usually common among people over 60. […] BPPV occurs when the vestibular system becomes impaired. […] The utricle is a sensory organ inside your inner ear. It contains tiny calcium crystals called otoconia, which regulate the balance in your body. However, these crystals may loosen and become dislodged due to age, infection, or injury. […] Once you have these loose crystal deposits in the canals, they may clog the inner ear structure. […] Why do the crystals dislodge? While there are no significant risk factors, you can develop BPPV if your family members have the same condition. […] Other causes include ear infections, inner ear diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, or migraines.
  • #50 Benign positional vertigo: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001420.htm
    Benign positional vertigo is also called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It is caused by a problem in the inner ear. […] BPPV occurs when small pieces of bone-like calcium (called canaliths) break free and float inside the tube. This sends confusing messages to your brain about your body’s position. […] BPPV has no major risk factors. But, your risk of developing BPPV may increase if you have: Family members with BPPV, Had a prior head injury (even a slight bump to the head), Had an inner ear infection called labyrinthitis.
  • #51 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | NHS Lanarkshire
    https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy/vestibular-physiotherapy/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
    BPPV occurs when small crystals of calcium carbonate, shift in the inner ear and/or fall into another area within the balance canals. […] The crystals may move for many reasons, such as, an inner ear infection, fever, head injury or whiplash injury. […] BPPV can also occur along with other issues of the inner ear such as Menieres disease, migraines; or, it has been suggested that it is part of the normal aging process. […] Other reasons the crystals can shift: Trauma, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Lying in bed for long periods of time (preferred sleeping position, surgical procedures, and chronic illness), Vitamin D deficiency, After ear infection.
  • #52 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Causes & Treatments
    https://www.georgiauppercervical.com/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is primarily an inner ear problem affecting the calcium carbonate crystals, or otoconia, in the inner ear. […] BPPV is caused by calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear detaching from the utricle, an otolith organ, and migrating to other areas of the inner ear, like the posterior semicircular canals. […] One of the most common external causes of BPPV is head trauma. […] There are several additional risk factors associated with BPPV: Long-term hospitalization, Long bed rest, Complications after inner ear surgery, Changes in sleep patterns, Chronic sleep deprivation, History of migraines, Inner ear infections, Inner ear/vestibular disorders (e.g. Menieres disease).
  • #53 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Causes & Treatments
    https://www.georgiauppercervical.com/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is primarily an inner ear problem affecting the calcium carbonate crystals, or otoconia, in the inner ear. […] BPPV is caused by calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear detaching from the utricle, an otolith organ, and migrating to other areas of the inner ear, like the posterior semicircular canals. […] One of the most common external causes of BPPV is head trauma. […] There are several additional risk factors associated with BPPV: Long-term hospitalization, Long bed rest, Complications after inner ear surgery, Changes in sleep patterns, Chronic sleep deprivation, History of migraines, Inner ear infections, Inner ear/vestibular disorders (e.g. Menieres disease).
  • #54 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Causes – UC Health
    https://www.uchealth.com/en/conditions/bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disease of the vestibular system of your inner ear that happens when crystals in the inner ear shift to the wrong place. […] The condition is called benign because it is not life-threatening. It does not get worse with time. Paroxysmal means that the vertigo comes and goes. Positional just means that symptoms come from a change in head position. […] Anything that dislodges the crystals from the utricle can cause BPPV. Having a past head injury is a major cause. Other times, BPPV may result from other problems with the vestibular system. These can include Mnire’s disease or vestibular neuritis. Ear surgery is a less common cause. In most cases, no one knows exactly what causes BPPV. […] People with certain health conditions may have a higher risk for BPPV. But many times the cause is not known. You may have a higher risk of developing BPPV if you have any of these: Migraine, Giant cell arteritis, High blood pressure, High cholesterol or other blood lipids, History of stroke, Head injury.
  • #55 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Vestibular Disorders Association
    https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a false sensation of spinning. […] It occurs when calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] BPPV is a mechanical problem in the inner ear. It occurs when some of the calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) that are normally embedded in gel in the utricle become dislodged and migrate into one or more of the three fluid-filled semicircular canals, where they are not supposed to be. […] The vast majority of cases occur for no apparent reason, with many people describing that they simply went to get out of bed one morning and the room started to spin. However, elevated risk factor associations have been made with concussion or other head trauma, migraine, inner ear infection or disease causing inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes, osteoporosis, intubation (presumably due to prolonged time lying in bed) and reduced blood flow.
  • #56 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – Ear Nose and Throat
    https://services.nhslothian.scot/ent/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/
    BPPV is a common type of dizziness where people suffer short episodes of vertigo triggered by particular head movements. […] The balance part of the inner ear is made up of three fluid filled semicircular canals and the utricle and saccule. Within the utricle and saccule are crystals of calcium carbonate known as otoconia. Sometimes these crystals become loose and find their way into one of the semicircular canals. Certain head movements then cause the crystals to move within the canal. This then causes extra movement of the fluid in the canal which is what causes you to feel dizzy. […] The standard treatment for BPPV is to try and move the crystals out of the semicircular canal to where they can no longer cause any dizziness. This is done by leading you through a series of different head positions, normally staying in each position for about thirty seconds. This is called the Epley manoeuvre. The sequence of positions we use depends on which semicircular canal we think the crystals are in. After the final position the crystals should have fallen out of the semicircular canal.
  • #57 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion that is elicited by certain critical provocative positions. […] BPPV is probably the most common cause of vertigo in the United States. […] BPPV was first described by Barany in 1921. […] BPPV is a complex disorder to define; because an evolution has occurred in the understanding of its pathophysiology, an evolution has also occurred in its definition. […] Although some controversy exists regarding the two pathophysiologic mechanisms, canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis, agreement is growing that the entities actually coexist and account for different subspecies of BPPV. […] Canalithiasis (literally, „canal rocks”) is defined as the condition of particles residing in the canal portion of the SCCs (in contradistinction to the ampullary portion).
  • #58 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #59 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #60 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #61 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #62 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #63 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Conversely, cupulolithiasis (literally, „cupula rocks”) refers to densities adhered to the cupula of the crista ampullaris. […] In 1962, Harold Schuknecht, MD, proposed the cupulolithiasis (heavy cupula) theory as an explanation for BPPV. […] In 1980, Epley published his theories regarding canalithiasis. […] Canal densities would better explain the delay (latency), transient nystagmus, and reversal on return to upright than would cupular densities. […] The canalithiasis theory received further corroboration by Parnes and McClure in 1991 with the discovery of free densities in PSC at surgery.
  • #64 Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study | The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology | Full Text
    https://ejo.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6
    BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a disorder that causes sudden, spinning sensation for few seconds with specific head movements. Of all disorders of inner ear that causes dizziness, BPPP is the most common one. […] BPPV is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. It is caused either by free floating particles in the semicircular canal (canalithiasis) or by deposition of particles on the cupula of the semicircular canals (cupulolithiasis). […] BPPV is caused by two mechanismcanalithiasis and cupulolithiasis. Canalithiasis describes free floating particles within the semicircular canal. These particles are degenerated otoconia which are made up of otoconia proteins like Oc90, otolin, SC1, which binds with Calcium carbonate. […] The term cupulolithiasis describes particles deposition onto the cupula. This theory was first proposed by Schuknecht in 1968 and thought to play a more significant role in lateral canal BPPV.
  • #65 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) for ophthalmologists – EyeWiki
    https://eyewiki.org/Benign_Paroxysmal_Positional_Vertigo_(BPPV)_for_ophthalmologists
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of acute vertigo characterized by brief (1 minute) episodes of vertigo provoked by positional changes (e.g., rolling over in bed, lying down and sitting up from a supine position). BPPV is commonly attributed to calcium debris within the semicircular canals (SCC), which normally detect angular head accelerations. Debris in the SCC causes inappropriate endolymph movement with changes in position, and therefore causes the sensation of vertigo with positional movement. The posterior SCC is most commonly affected. […] Two theories exist for the mechanism of action of BPPV. They differ with respect to how the debris influences cupular dynamics: Canalithiasis proposes that free-floating particles, otoconia, have moved from the utricle and collect near the cupula of the affected SCC. Gravity pulls the otoconia through the endolymph canal, creating a plunger-like effect which causes ipsidirectional cupular displacement. Cupulolithiasis proposes that the otoconial debris is attached to the cupula of the affected SCC instead of free-floating in the endolymph. Resulting alterations in cupular deflection lead to pathological perceptions of motion.
  • #66 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion that is elicited by certain critical provocative positions. […] BPPV is probably the most common cause of vertigo in the United States. […] BPPV was first described by Barany in 1921. […] BPPV is a complex disorder to define; because an evolution has occurred in the understanding of its pathophysiology, an evolution has also occurred in its definition. […] Although some controversy exists regarding the two pathophysiologic mechanisms, canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis, agreement is growing that the entities actually coexist and account for different subspecies of BPPV. […] Canalithiasis (literally, „canal rocks”) is defined as the condition of particles residing in the canal portion of the SCCs (in contradistinction to the ampullary portion).
  • #67 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) for ophthalmologists – EyeWiki
    https://eyewiki.org/Benign_Paroxysmal_Positional_Vertigo_(BPPV)_for_ophthalmologists
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of acute vertigo characterized by brief (1 minute) episodes of vertigo provoked by positional changes (e.g., rolling over in bed, lying down and sitting up from a supine position). BPPV is commonly attributed to calcium debris within the semicircular canals (SCC), which normally detect angular head accelerations. Debris in the SCC causes inappropriate endolymph movement with changes in position, and therefore causes the sensation of vertigo with positional movement. The posterior SCC is most commonly affected. […] Two theories exist for the mechanism of action of BPPV. They differ with respect to how the debris influences cupular dynamics: Canalithiasis proposes that free-floating particles, otoconia, have moved from the utricle and collect near the cupula of the affected SCC. Gravity pulls the otoconia through the endolymph canal, creating a plunger-like effect which causes ipsidirectional cupular displacement. Cupulolithiasis proposes that the otoconial debris is attached to the cupula of the affected SCC instead of free-floating in the endolymph. Resulting alterations in cupular deflection lead to pathological perceptions of motion.
  • #68 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
    https://radiopaedia.org/articles/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo?lang=us
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo. It occurs secondary to change in posture and typically is associated with nystagmus. The etiology is thought to be due to changes of position of the otoliths in the inner ear, most commonly into the posterior semicircular canal. […] The otoliths are most commonly displaced into the posterior semicircular canal (in up to 90% of cases), but can also less commonly affect the superior (anterior) canal, lateral (horizontal) canal, and even multiple canals at once. The presence of otoliths in the canals is often idiopathic, but can be secondary to head trauma or a residual effect of other vestibulopathies (e.g. Mnire disease, vestibular neuritis, etc.).
  • #69 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    BPPV is thought to be caused by displacement of otoconial crystals (calcium carbonate crystals normally embedded in the saccule and utricle). This displaced material stimulates hair cells most commonly in the posterior semicircular canal, occasionally in the lateral semicircular canal, and rarely in the superior semicircular canal, creating the illusion of motion. […] Etiologic factors include spontaneous degeneration of the utricular otolithic membranes, labyrinthine concussion, otitis media, ear surgery, recent viral infection (eg, viral neuronitis), head trauma, prolonged anesthesia or bed rest, previous vestibular disorders (eg, Meniere disease), and occlusion of the anterior vestibular artery. […] In BPPV, vertigo is caused by displacement of otoconial crystals into a semicircular canal; symptoms are triggered by head movement.
  • #70 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – UpToDate
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of vertigo, accounting for nearly one-half of patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. It is most commonly attributed to calcium debris within the posterior semicircular canal, known as canalithiasis. […] Pathophysiology – BPPV is commonly attributed to canalithiasis (ie, calcium debris within the semicircular canal). This debris likely represents loose otoconia (calcium carbonate crystals) originating from the utricular sac. […] The semicircular canals normally detect angular head accelerations. Heavy debris in the canal causes inappropriate movement of the endolymph with linear accelerations, such as gravity, and causes the erroneous sensation of spinning when the head shifts with respect to gravity.
  • #71 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – HB Group
    https://www.chongkimmd.com/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear problem that results in short lasting, but severe, room-spinning vertigo. […] This condition often begins following head trauma or a severe cold. […] To understand the cause of BPPV it is helpful to understand how the inner ear works. […] It has been discovered that the probable cause of BPPV is dislodgement of small calcium carbonate crystals that float through the inner ear fluid and strike against sensitive nerve endings (the cupula) within the balance apparatus at the end of each semicircular canal (the ampulla). […] In real life, the dislodgement of calcium crystals most often occur from a fall, hitting head, car accident, or violent cough or sneezing. […] However, in some patients, these crystals become trapped in the fluid of the balance chamber and periodically cause symptoms, as gravity and head movements cause them to repeatedly strike against the cupula. […] Interestingly, the loose otoconia tend to settle preferentially within the posterior semicircular canal.
  • #72 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6383320/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular endorgan disease. […] The two prevailing theories regarding BPPV’s pathophysiology are the canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis models, and they differ with respect to how endolymphatic debris influences cupular dynamics. […] Most cases of BPPV are idiopathic in origin and probably result from degeneration of the macula. Secondary causes of BPPV refer to identifiable causes of otoconial dislodgement. These include otologic and nonotologic surgery, head trauma, or any means by which a sufficient mechanical force reaches the inner ear. […] Furthermore, the disease can develop via inner ear disorders which ultimately lead to the degradation and disassociation of otoconia from their native gelatinous substrate. These include vestibular neuritis, Meniere’s disease and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). […] The source of the canaliths responsible for the development of disease has been the subject of much speculation, with many theorizing that displaced otolithic membrane fragments may be the culprit. Recent work by Kao et al. supports this concept.
  • #73 Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study | The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology | Full Text
    https://ejo.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6
    BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a disorder that causes sudden, spinning sensation for few seconds with specific head movements. Of all disorders of inner ear that causes dizziness, BPPP is the most common one. […] BPPV is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. It is caused either by free floating particles in the semicircular canal (canalithiasis) or by deposition of particles on the cupula of the semicircular canals (cupulolithiasis). […] BPPV is caused by two mechanismcanalithiasis and cupulolithiasis. Canalithiasis describes free floating particles within the semicircular canal. These particles are degenerated otoconia which are made up of otoconia proteins like Oc90, otolin, SC1, which binds with Calcium carbonate. […] The term cupulolithiasis describes particles deposition onto the cupula. This theory was first proposed by Schuknecht in 1968 and thought to play a more significant role in lateral canal BPPV.
  • #74 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – My Condition – MyHealth Devon
    http://myhealth-devon.nhs.uk/my-condition/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a recurrent severe rotational vertigo provoked by positional changes, not associated with hearing loss, tinnitus or headache. Each episode of vertigo lasts less than 30 seconds. […] Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo. […] BPPV often has no known cause. Most people affected are over 40 years and some cases of BPPV may follow a head injury or an inner ear infection. […] BPPV is triggered when loose chalk crystals (otoliths or otoconia) get into the wrong part of the inner ear. These microscopic crystals should normally be embedded in a lump of jelly within the inner ear. The crystals weigh the jelly down and make that part of the ear sensitive to gravity. The crystals are constantly being re-absorbed and re-formed and over time fragments come loose. Lying flat can then occasionally cause some of the loose debris to fall into one of the semi-circular canals, the parts of the ear responsible for sensing rotation. Movement in the plane of the affected canal causes the crystals to move along the canal, stimulating it and giving the sensation of rotation. […] Other possible common causes of vertigo besides BPPV include vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis and Mnires disease.
  • #75 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Treatment, Symptoms & Causes
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11858-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is an inner ear disorder. […] BPPV can happen when otoconia (calcium carbonate particles) from the utricle get trapped in the semicircular canals of your inner ear. […] BPPV is almost always triggered by a change in your head’s position. […] BPPV develops when calcium carbonate particles (otoconia) move into your semicircular canals (inner ear structures that control balance) and become trapped. […] In your utricle, the otoconia may become loose due to injury, infection or age.
  • #76 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder causing short episodes of vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning) in response to changes in head position that stimulate the posterior semicircular canal of the inner ear. […] Most episodes of BPPV are triggered by a change in head position typically turning the head over on the pillow after awakening in the morning or tipping the head backward to reach a high shelf. BPPV usually develops when calcium particles (otoconia) that are normally embedded in one part of the inner ear (the utricle and saccule) are displaced and move into another part of the inner ear (most commonly the posterior semicircular canal). […] Particles may be displaced from the utricle and saccule as people age. Or, displacement may be caused by ear infections, head or ear injury, prolonged bed rest, or ear surgery. […] Some people with symptoms of BPPV have other disorders including other inner ear disorders (such as Meniere disease), blockage of an artery to the inner ear, and a tumor of the central nervous system.
  • #77 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470308/
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurs due to the displacement of calcium-carbonate crystals or otoconia within the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear. […] Approximately 50% to 70% of BPPV cases occur with no known cause and are referred to as primary or idiopathic BPPV. […] The remaining cases are called secondary BPPV and are often associated with an underlying pathology, such as head trauma, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, Mnire disease, migraine, ischemia, and iatrogenic causes. […] The commonest cause of secondary BPPV is a head injury, accounting for 7% to 17% of BPPV cases. […] Trauma to the head may lead to the release of many otoconia into the endolymph; perhaps that is why most of these patients have bilateral BPPV. […] Viral labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis accounts for up to 15% of BPPV cases. […] Mnire disease is estimated to be associated with BPPV in 0.5% to 31% of cases. […] Migraines have also been found to have a close association with BPPV. […] Secondary BPPV is also reported after inner ear surgery.
  • #78 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vertigo/symptoms-causes/syc-20370055
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo the sudden sensation that you’re spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning. […] Although BPPV can be bothersome, it’s rarely serious except when it increases the chance of falls. […] Often, there’s no known cause for BPPV. This is called idiopathic BPPV. […] When there is a known cause, BPPV is often associated with a minor to severe blow to your head. Less common causes of BPPV include disorders that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or long periods positioned on your back, such as in a dentist chair. BPPV also has been associated with migraines. […] For many reasons, these crystals can become dislodged. When they become dislodged, they can move into one of the semicircular canals especially while you’re lying down. This causes the semicircular canal to become sensitive to head position changes it would normally not respond to, which is what makes you feel dizzy.
  • #79 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
    BPPV is thought to be caused by displacement of otoconial crystals (calcium carbonate crystals normally embedded in the saccule and utricle). This displaced material stimulates hair cells most commonly in the posterior semicircular canal, occasionally in the lateral semicircular canal, and rarely in the superior semicircular canal, creating the illusion of motion. […] Etiologic factors include spontaneous degeneration of the utricular otolithic membranes, labyrinthine concussion, otitis media, ear surgery, recent viral infection (eg, viral neuronitis), head trauma, prolonged anesthesia or bed rest, previous vestibular disorders (eg, Meniere disease), and occlusion of the anterior vestibular artery. […] In BPPV, vertigo is caused by displacement of otoconial crystals into a semicircular canal; symptoms are triggered by head movement.
  • #80 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/884261-overview
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion that is elicited by certain critical provocative positions. […] BPPV is probably the most common cause of vertigo in the United States. […] BPPV was first described by Barany in 1921. […] BPPV is a complex disorder to define; because an evolution has occurred in the understanding of its pathophysiology, an evolution has also occurred in its definition. […] Although some controversy exists regarding the two pathophysiologic mechanisms, canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis, agreement is growing that the entities actually coexist and account for different subspecies of BPPV. […] Canalithiasis (literally, „canal rocks”) is defined as the condition of particles residing in the canal portion of the SCCs (in contradistinction to the ampullary portion).
  • #81 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Vestibular Disorders Association
    https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv/
    There are two types of BPPV: one where the loose crystals can move freely in the fluid of the canal (canalithiasis), and, more rarely, one where the crystals are thought to be hung up on the bundle of nerves that sense the fluid movement (cupulolithiasis). […] Though many people are given medication for BPPV, there is no evidence to support its use in treatment of this condition. […] In extremely rare circumstances, surgical options are considered. However, fortunately, in the vast majority of cases, BPPV can be corrected mechanically.
  • #82 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vestibular Neuronitis, Meniere’s Disease | MedStar Health
    https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/dizziness
    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, also called BPPV, is an inner ear problem. […] There are five main triggers involving changing head position that bring on the vertigo of BPPV. […] Tiny calcium particles within your inner ear called otoconia help you keep your balance. […] In some cases, the particles can break loose and accumulate in one of the canals, most commonly the posterior canal. […] The most common treatment for BPPV is known as the Epley maneuver, in which the otoconia are allowed to move back into the Utricle where they normally reside.