How is BPPV different from other types of vertigo?

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BPPV is different from other forms of vertigo because it is caused by calcium particles within the ear that have become dislodged and moved into one of the three inner ear canals. Unlike other forms of vertigo that are caused by Meniere's disease or disorders that affect the brain stem and cerebellum, BPPV is the most common form of vertigo and it's easily treated.

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a feeling that you are spinning or that the room is spinning around you. It is caused by the debris of crystals (sometimes called ear rocks) in your inner ear. Some of the symptoms of BPPV are dizziness, nausea, loss of balance, blurred vision and vomiting. There is no known cure for BPPV, but your vertigo can be treated both at home and by your doctor.

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