
BPPV: Causes, Symptoms, Triggers & Diagnosis (Simple Guide)
Introduction “You wake up, turn your head, and suddenly the room spins.” If you’ve experienced vertigo when turning your head — especially while rolling over in bed or looking up — you’re not alone. This brief but intense spinning sensation is a classic sign of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common cause of positional vertigo worldwide. BPPV symptoms can feel alarming. The spinning may last only seconds but can cause nausea, imbalance, or fear of falling. The good news: It’s common — especially after age 40. It’s treatable in most cases. It’s usually not life-threatening. In our clinical experience at Dharma Homeopathy, many patients initially assume their dizziness is caused by low blood pressure, cervical spondylosis, dehydration, or anxiety. After proper evaluation, many are diagnosed with BPPV — a mechanical inner ear issue that can often be managed effectively once identified. This guide explains what BPPV is, why







