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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you experience dizziness associated with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), consider these tips:
- Be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
- Sit down immediately when you feel dizzy.
- Use good lighting if you get up at night.
- Walk with a cane for stability, if you are at risk of a fall.
- Work closely with your doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.
BPPV may recur even after successful therapy. Fortunately, although there's no cure, the condition can be managed with physical therapy and home treatments.
References
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Vestibular Disorders Association. http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/specific-disorders/bppv.php. Accessed April 7, 2010.
- Barton J. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed April 7, 2010.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec08/ch086/ch086c.html. Accessed April 7, 2010.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). American Hearing Association. http://www.american-hearing.org/disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigobppv/. Accessed April 7, 2010.
- Fife TD, et al. Practice parameter: Therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (an evidence-based review). American Academy of Neurology. http://www.aan.com/practice/guideline/uploads/351.pdf. Accessed April 7, 2010.
- Shephard NT (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. April 9, 2010.
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