{"id":230,"date":"2021-03-12T15:52:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T22:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.fm1.dev\/audiological-care\/bppv\/"},"modified":"2021-09-08T15:56:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T21:56:08","slug":"bppv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/bppv\/","title":{"rendered":"BPPV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is BPPV?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to as BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo. It occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and settle in the semicircular canals. 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Other symptoms include dizziness or lightheadedness, loss of balance, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting and concentration difficulties.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is BPPV Diagnosed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"If you are experiencing dizziness and unexplained episodes of vertigo, your doctor will administer tests to determine what is causing your symptoms. A diagnostic physical exam evaluates eye movements in response to specific head movements. Additional testing such as electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) may be used to detect abnormal eye movement; an ENG utilizes electrodes, while the VNG test relies on small cameras. \"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is BPPV Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Fortunately, BPPV is one of the more easily treatable disorders. The standard approach involves a pattern of head movements used to move the calcium particle from the semicircular canal back to the utricle. Called the Canalith Repositioning Procedure (CRP) or the Epley maneuver, this brief procedure takes about five minutes and relieves symptoms in over 85 percent of patients. If CRP is ineffective, patients may undergo surgery; both posterior semicircular canal occlusion and vestibular nerve section have proven effective, but carry a risk of hearing loss following surgery. Treatment with the antibiotic gentamicin and vestibular rehabilitation may also prove successful. \"\n    }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to as BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/vertigo\/\">causes vertigo<\/a>. It occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and settle in the semicircular canals. Any change in the position of the head causes these tiny crystals to shift, triggering dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Causes BPPV?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t always known what causes these calcium deposits to break loose, though this is commonly the result of a head injury, inner ear infection, damage from ear surgery or prolonged back position associated with bed rest. Migraines might also play a role. Older patients are susceptible to degeneration of the otolithic membrane related to normal aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of BPPV?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1019539142-full-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1019539142-full-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1019539142-full-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1019539142-full-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1019539142-full.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo. The episodes of spinning may be severe, but usually lasts for less than a minute. Other symptoms include <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/dizziness\/\">dizziness<\/a> or lightheadedness, loss of balance, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting and concentration difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Is BPPV Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a balance specialist begins a treatment plan for a patient, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/canalith-repositioning-procedure\/about\/pac-20393315?p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repositioning maneuvers<\/a> are typically the first step in providing relief from vertigo. These medically developed exercises move the canaliths from the semicircular canals and back into the utricle, where they no longer cause symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Types of Repositioning Maneuvers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Balance specialists use a few types of repositioning movements to treat patients with BPPV. Each uses slightly different movements and angles to move the calcium deposits from your inner ear canals. Known repositioning maneuvers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Canalith Repositioning Procedure (CRP) or Epley maneuver.<\/li><li>Semont-Liberatory maneuver.<\/li><li>Half somersault maneuver or Foster maneuver.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After your BPPV diagnosis, your physician or balance specialist will work with you to develop a treatment plan. The repositioning maneuvers that your physician recommends will depend of individual case of BPPV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most referrers (i.e. MD, PA, NP) have no idea exactly what treatment is needed. Your audiologist will give you clear instructions and help you learn and understand the techniques of your repositioning maneuvers. Some patients need the help of a balance doctor to perform their repositioning maneuvers each time, while other patients who feel comfortable with the process can usually perform the procedures at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Western Montana Hearing and Speech<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+14069261969\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(406) 926-1969<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, commonly referred to as BPPV, is a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo. It occurs when calcium deposits in the inner ear become dislodged from the otolithic membrane and settle in the semicircular canals. Any change in the position of the head causes these tiny crystals to shift, triggering dizziness. 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