The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the main cause of dizziness when lying down. Ear infections, head injuries, and other issues can also cause dizziness. BPPV happens with certain head ...

If you've been on your share of amusement park rides, you probably know what vertigo is like — the feeling that the world is spinning around you. But if you feel dizzy and didn't just step off a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes vertigo? Does having it one time mean I'm more likely to experience it again? Vertigo is a sensation that either you or your surroundings, or both, are spinning or moving ...