positional vertigo

1. Introduction A sudden wave of dizziness when tilting the head back is most commonly caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. This condition occurs when microscopic calcium carbonate crystals become dislodged and float into the fluid-filled semicircular canals of the inner ear, sending false, exaggerated movement signals to the brain during specific head position changes. … Read more

1. Introduction to Positional Vertigo Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a prevalent vestibular disorder characterized by brief, sudden episodes of intense spinning sensations triggered by specific changes in head position. The condition originates in the inner ear, where microscopic calcium carbonate crystals become dislodged and migrate into the semicircular canals. When the head moves, these … Read more