Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

Living with BPPV means navigating a world where severe dizziness can strike without warning, disrupting everyday life. Senior ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Dizziness and nausea are two symptoms that often happen at the same time and aren't usually serious. The symptoms may be due to benign paroxysmal positional ...

The tests showed he had benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), one of the most common causes of vertigo. Unlike general dizziness, which is when one feels off-balance or groggy, vertigo is ...