What Causes BPPV? Top 4 causes (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

Learn the top causes of your debilitating BPPV vertigo attacks!

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For those who:
* Have ever dealt with episodes of dizziness, spinning and nausea from BPPV Vertigo
* Have dealt with dizziness rolling over in bed or getting out of bed
* Anyone that is looking for a fast and easy way to stop the spinning episodes from happening
* Anyone that wants to cure their own BPPV Vertigo from home
* Anyone who wants a long-lasting solution for their vertigo

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If you have vertigo that has been diagnosed as BPPV or you suspect that is the type of vertigo you have, you may be wondering what in the world caused it and more importantly how to get rid of it.

Unfortunately We don’t always know what causes it but let’s go over the most common reasons people get BPPV.

First of all, what is it? BPPV stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. That’s a lot of big words so let’s break it down. Benign means it’s not harmful or serious even though it is extremely unpleasant.

Paroxysmal means a sudden attack.

Positional refers to the fact that it is related to changes in body position.

Vertigo means a false sensation of spinning.

Putting that all together describes the condition quite well, a harmless but sudden attack of spinning sensation brought on by a change in position. That harmless part could be debatable, because you could fall and injure yourself during a vertigo attack but the actual condition itself is harmless.

The spinning sensation is caused when a small crystal inside the inner ear becomes dislodged and floats through the canals of the inner ear. These are basically fluid filled tubes that help us sense movement. These crystals aren’t supposed to be there and when they float freely within the tube they cause a false sensation of movement or spinning.

Now that we know what BPPV is, the top four causes might make a little more sense.

The number one most common cause of BPPV is a blow to the head. This could range from a Mild bump to the head or could be from more serious head trauma. For some people it happens after a car accident. The sudden jarring of the head causes the calcium carbonate crystals to break free and start to move around in your inner ear canals. You wouldn’t necessarily know it at the time it happened but vertigo episodes may start to come on after a head injury.

Another cause of BPPV is age. It’s a lot more common as people get older, especially after the age of 60. This could be due to degenerative changes to the inner ear that happen naturally as we age which could make it easier for an inner ear crystal to become dislodged. People with osteoporosis may be at higher risk and that is more common in older adults but the relationship between age and BPPV is not entirely clear. It’s also important Understand that BPPV occurs in all age groups.

The 3rd cause for BPPV is having an ear or dental procedure. It’s not very common but sometimes after surgery on the ear or even just having dental work done can cause symptoms to start. Again, these are uncommon causes, it’s rare but possible.

The fourth cause for BPPV is a viral infection. This one may actually be pretty common. Viruses can affect the inner ear, Causing changes in fluids and pressures and stirring up inflammation which may cause the inner ear particles to come loose. A study compared almost 500 people who had BPPV with those who didn’t. They tested for 8 different kinds of viruses and found that the BPPV group had higher levels of all but two of the viruses they tested for which shows a strong connection.

Some other factors can be involved in developing BPPV, they may not be causes but will likely make you more susceptible. People who suffer migraines are more likely to get BPPV. Females and diabetics are also more likely to get BPPV. It’s not really well understood as to why but that is what the data shows. You probably can’t just stop being female or having migraines but you can do your best to manage your diabetes if you have it., which would likely help reduce your risk.

I hope this video helps improve your understanding of BPPV. If you want to fix your BPPV on your own, check out my video titled Vertigo Cure: BPPV Self Treatment. In it I’ll show you the Carol Foster maneuver that can completely stop the dizziness even after doing it just one time! Some people will have to give it a few tries but it has helped thousands and thousands of people. Go check it out!

[rc.]

I’m a 43yo female who is experiencing this BPPV symptoms for about 10 days.
Normally I live a healthy life style, workout regularly no health issues and When I had the first spinning I thought I have brain tumour or something….:)
Thank’s God today I found out the name of these symptoms…
My symptoms are brief episodes of dizziness with moving the head, often when rolling over in bed or getting up in the morning, also feel nauseous between episodes of vertigo. Somedays are stronger someday very light … I did some of the movements but didn’t help much …, maybe I don’t do them correctly…
I’ll try more tomorrow…
Thank you doctor for taking your time and explaining it to ppl as me …., this way I won’t spend 5hours in the ER and to be sent home with a wrong diagnoses
Thank you 🙏

[carolpountney]

I woke one morning and could not even stand up without hanging on to something! I was spinning out of control. Diagnosed with Labyrinthitis the next couple of weeks were hell😢. BBPV May be benign but it severely affects your quality of life! I had a bad attack whilst at the Minnesota State Fair and the police believed I was drunk or affected by drugs! Luckily I was carrying a card from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney explaining my condition!❤

[vernfite]

One thing that sets my bppv off is dehydration . My doctor told me he'd heard or read that lowering salt in your diet may help . So started looking at my salt intake and it was quite high . I try to limit salt in my diet now and stay hydrated. I now, rarely have a problem . Ive dealt with this for 10 plus years, I'm not positive the salt made the difference but I'm vastly better now . The dehydration was definitely a problem. The speed of the Cristal during treatment was noticeably slower and took longer for my world to stop spinning during treatment . It's been about 3 years since I lowered my salt intake. In the beginning I had a few episodes. And now nearly none . Just extremely light dizziness, mostly during hot weather and it goes away in a day or so with rehydration. Hopefully this helps someone.

[Jewlzever]

My vertigo attacks started 8 months after I got Covid. Lost half my hair too. Thankfully it has grown back. I’m so glad I found your half somersault maneuver, it is the only thing that has really helped so far.

[R.C.]

I've had these episodes while I lay sleeping and I so much just turned to my right side and I start spinning now it makes sense
Thank you

[williamwrench]

I recently realized I have an alcohol problem- I get vertigo really bad for a day or two after heavily drinking. The first couple times it happened I thought I was having a stroke. And I unfortunately am suffering from it right now. I can’t even make it from the bedroom to the kitchen without having to fall to my knees to protect myself from falling and hurting myself. Never become an alcoholic- I didn’t realize how bad I was getting until it was too late. Thank you for your videos.

[virginiaramirez]

Super helpful. I got vertigo two months ago and until now was never able to attribute to really anything (neither did any of the doctors during my hospital stay) I am an older female with diabetes, like I said...super helpful...THANK YOU!

[dagmarvandoren]

Immer wieder danke. Genau das habe ich..so gut beschrieben. Hatte, auch angst gehabt...Mensch ist es klar. Alles liebe gesund bleiben....fur alle....

[PhillyG]

Brilliant!!! I've just been diagnosed with BPPV and this has helped a lot!! Thank you!!

[ConnieWilsonbricks]

Thank you for your education on this condition. ❤

[stephenjones]

I'm 59 and I've had this since my 20's. I was always told it's blood rushing to or from my head. I'll keep plugging away at some of the treatments I'm finding online. Thanks for the video, sir!

[clairevinet]

You have explained so well! Thank you for helping us all.👍🙏🏼🤗

[chintz]

Nice. The doctor told me I wasn't going to die, prescribed Auro-betahistine which made me feel like I was going to die, then I watched this video and problem solved! Thank you.

[patnaikmelodieshindiodiyat]

Much helped me to diagnose my self. Could take a decision after watching this praiseworthy video. Thankyou sir. God bless you.

[PeppermintPatty]

Was diagnosed with severe vertigo after viral infection. Got so bad some days I could not get out of bed. Sought physical therapy and I can finally have more good days then bad.

[WhiteCrows]

Ive had some type of virus for the past 10 days and had my first vertigo episode yesterday. Thank you for confirming that the virus is probably the cause.

[camlendrim]

Have had numerous episodes of BPPV which, thank God have responded to the Epley Maneuver. Initially treated by a caring PT co worker who is a balance specialist, I have successfully performed the Epley during subsequent episodes on myself. Although I have never read the reference, I am strongly convinced that my BPPV episodes were associated with alcohol consumption. BTW, I am 70, no longer drink and have had no more episodes. 🙏🏻. I shudder to think how many people suffer from BPPV and don’t realize how treatable it typically is.
Unfortunately, many MD’s are not aware of the multiple maneuver treatment options.

Thank you; after first ER trip local hospital they did NOT mention BPPV. After the 2nd ER trip where i spent 2 nights they did NOT mention this. After my THIRD ER STAY AT THE THIRD HOSPITAL they finally diagnosed me. 3 ER visits; 3 different hospitals; 2 different stays and i get it. Do NOT know how many doctors i even saw on this last overnight stay. Was on a zoom call with a nationally known neruologist going over it with another doctor in the ER room. Butt hey the food was so good at the last hospital i had to give out a compliment. And nurse Penny was exceptional !

[bonniebrown]

My husband has vertigo really bad. He didn't start having it until he started having hearing loss. He is a veteran. That's one of the reasons why he has lost some of his hearing. He also is in his 60's now. He also has had accidents...hitting his head while working. I never knew about that until now. I'll tell him about this and share this video with him. It's scary when he has a vertigo attack. It happens so fast. He starts getting dizzy and then he starts throwing up. I have had to go get him several times because he could not drive from being so dizzy and sick to his stomach. I'm scared he's gonna keep on an get into an accident. He takes medication for it now. I don't know the name of the medications, but one of them is for nausea. Thanks for sharing your video.

[carmenaguilar]

I get vertigo after dental work, also when my anxiety is bad