Dix Hallpike to Diagnose BPPV Dizziness

Video shows how BPPV is diagnosed using the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. Furthermore the different types of BPPV causing different eye twitches (nystagmus) also shown (0:25).

For more info:

Watch how the inner ear balance system works here:

Flowchart to help diagnose dizziness in general:

4 Different Types of BPPV (0:25)

POSTERIOR canal BPPV treated by Epley maneuver here:

POSTERIOR canal BPPV treated by Foster Half-Somersault here:

LATERAL canal BPPV treated by Lempert maneuver here:

SUPERIOR canal BPPV treated by Deep Head-Hanging here:

Flowchart for BPPV diagnosis and treatment can be found here:

Video on Meniere's Disease:

Video produced by Dr. Chris Chang:

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[thepaulhowell]

Lots of other sites on YouTube but none differentiated between the three nystagmus, so doing the wrong maneuver wouldn't help. Thank you for your clear and to the point explanations.

[helensykes]

This was great. We got an immediate diagnosis as soon as we turned his head to the right. The subsequent Epley manouevre fixed it 100%

[simoneroncali]

This procedure works perfect, I used it and realized I suffered from posterior canal BPPV, then used the Epley maneuver to treat it successfully. Thanks for these videos.

[golfswingbodymechanicsinte]

Great video! It was the clearest explanation of the nystagmus on the internet!

[Gaylavan]

I am a regular patient of Dr. Chang at FauquierENT. I was out of town when I got a bad case of vertigo. I emailed him and he got right back to me, as usual. He sent this video along with the treatment videos. He was correct. I had BPPV. I would have needed to suffer for several days before I could get back for an office visit so this really saved me. Dr. Chang is very generous with has knowledge and very responsive to his regular patients via email. I sure wish more doctors would treat their patients with this much care.

[animeanibe]

Thanks Dr Chang. This video is a goldmine of information.

[thomasperez]

torsional eye movement = epley maneuver
lateral eye movement = lambert maneuver
vertical eye movement = deep head hanging maneuver

[davidhanson]

This video helped me diagnose exactly what was wrong leading to actually stopping the nausea and constant spinning I had for roughly 3 days non stop. Thanks you much I am forever in your dept

The best ever tx for certain bppv. It cures mine vertigo in 1 session. Thanks! Dr Chang.

[MohammadIrfan-xxzg]

Videos are very helpful. Please keep these

[patrickbarnwell]

Half somersault maneuver worked like a charm

[ninehundreddollarluxuryyac]

WOW! This is so helpful. Thank you!

[yemodunique]

excellent video... helped me a lot ...thank you

[jasonjackson]

This is the video that WORKS!  I watched and took notes from ALL the BPPV vids available here on You Tube.  This diagnosis system led us to the Epley Manuver and the cure was instant and complete.  There was no need to keep the head erect for 48 hours like the Mayo Clinic recommends.  If you are looking for additional understanding, the vid series by NEJMvideo is also a good series.  It is pretty technical but good animations.  A MILLION THANKS TO DR

[manuzacharias]

Hi doc . Could you please help me I had episodes of vertigo like stuff. Like something happens in my head and for few seconds I loose balance. Hardly lasts for few second. I had muscle twitches all over my body. I consulted neurologist here . They said it could be bppv or meiners desease. They prescribed me some meds . Twitching doesn't occur now. But that vertigo kind of thing still persists. And that makes me really anxious. I had this from past 9 years. Can u pls help me with this

[mattl]

Urge some "caution" if you are prone to motion sickness. I am and this diagnostic maneuver made me quite nauseated. Nevertheless, it was VERY helpful to figure out which BPPV I had.

[downloadminutescureverti]

*I woke up with vertigo yesterday. I hadn't had it since Jan. I was dizzy and nauseated. I tried this technique. Yes, it made me feel dizzy, but when I sat up, I felt better. Within 15 minutes, I felt 90% better!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. FAUQUIER!!!! I woke up feeling fine today, as well.*

[intpleb]

I just did this test after weeks of severe dizziness laying down, getting up, and even moving my head up or down. Facing right, for the first time in weeks, I felt no dizziness laying down. Facing left, however, has the same severe dizziness. Does that mean my left ear has a crystal malfunction?

[matenorth]

How do i find out which canal has the problem? Please answer now. Im not well. My ENT tested me and i have no nystagmus. Maybe my problem is with another canal? Please help!!

[MCRPOSITIVESusieQ]

What if during the Dix Hall pike, you’re only dizzy when you go straight back not going back at a 45° angle left or 45° angle right? Just dizzy going straight back?