Symptoms patients commonly notice
- Brief spinning after head movement
- Vertigo when rolling in bed
- Symptoms when looking up or bending
- Nausea during an attack
- Residual unsteadiness
Diagnosis and investigations
BPPV is diagnosed by reproducing symptoms and observing characteristic eye movements during positional testing. The affected canal and side guide treatment.
Treatment options
- Canal-specific repositioning manoeuvres
- Short-term safety advice
- Balance rehabilitation for residual symptoms
- Reassessment when the pattern is atypical
Care with Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli
Dr. Pradeep Vundavalli is an ENT surgeon with a focused interest in otology, neurotology, vertigo and balance disorders, advanced ear surgery and implant otology. At Asian Superspeciality ENT Hospital, the pathway connects examination, appropriate investigations, explanation of options and follow-up.
The hospital is located in Seethammapeta, Visakhapatnam and provides specialist ENT evaluation for patients from the city and surrounding regions.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Epley manoeuvre?
A guided sequence of positions that moves displaced inner-ear particles out of the affected canal.
Can BPPV recur?
Yes. Repeat assessment identifies the involved side and canal.
Do medicines cure BPPV?
They may reduce nausea briefly but do not reposition the particles.
When might it not be BPPV?
Continuous symptoms, neurological signs or new hearing loss require broader assessment.