Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study

Abstract Background BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a disorder that causes sudden, spinning sensation for few seconds with specific head movements. Of all disorders of inner ear that causes dizziness, BPPP is the most common one. To understand this disorder, we conducted a retrospecti...

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Main Authors: Anirban Ghosh, Srinivas Dorasala
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6
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description Abstract Background BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a disorder that causes sudden, spinning sensation for few seconds with specific head movements. Of all disorders of inner ear that causes dizziness, BPPP is the most common one. To understand this disorder, we conducted a retrospective study at a tertiary care ENT hospital in Eastern India. Aims and objectives 1. To know the incidence of BPPV among all vertigo patients. 2.  To know the age-sex distribution of BPPV. 3. To identify secondary causes of BPPV and their prevalence. 4.  To know the incidence of different canal BPPVs. 5.  To ascertain the treatment outcome of different particle repositioning maneuvers in BPPV. Methods Total 575 patients presented to the vertigo clinic from 15 September 2018 to 21 March 2022. Out of them 151 patients (26.6%) were diagnosed with BPPV by proper history taking, clinical examination including provocative tests. They were treated with appropriate particle repositioning maneuvers (PRM). Patients were followed for mean 6 months and results were analyzed. Results and analysis Of all vertigo patients, BPPV constitutes 26.6% of cases, making it most common cause of peripheral vertigo. It commonly affects 40–60 years of age group with equal sex predilection. Eighty-three percent of cases were idiopathic, secondary causes include vestibular migraine, Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, and orthostatic hypotension. Posterior canal was most commonly affected (74%), followed by lateral and anterior canal. Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) cures 96% of all BPPV patients (75% needs only one PRM, 15% requires the second one) with overall success rate of 96% after 6 months of follow-up. Conclusion BPPV is the most common cause of peripheral vertigo. One has to understand the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of vestibular system to provide better patient care in these patients. Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) is the treatment for BPPV.
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spelling doaj.art-7e7741a984bb4be69450a7324695614b2023-06-11T11:04:34ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology2090-85392023-06-0139111110.1186/s43163-023-00456-6Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based studyAnirban Ghosh0Srinivas Dorasala1Hope Nursing HomeCyclops MedtechAbstract Background BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a disorder that causes sudden, spinning sensation for few seconds with specific head movements. Of all disorders of inner ear that causes dizziness, BPPP is the most common one. To understand this disorder, we conducted a retrospective study at a tertiary care ENT hospital in Eastern India. Aims and objectives 1. To know the incidence of BPPV among all vertigo patients. 2.  To know the age-sex distribution of BPPV. 3. To identify secondary causes of BPPV and their prevalence. 4.  To know the incidence of different canal BPPVs. 5.  To ascertain the treatment outcome of different particle repositioning maneuvers in BPPV. Methods Total 575 patients presented to the vertigo clinic from 15 September 2018 to 21 March 2022. Out of them 151 patients (26.6%) were diagnosed with BPPV by proper history taking, clinical examination including provocative tests. They were treated with appropriate particle repositioning maneuvers (PRM). Patients were followed for mean 6 months and results were analyzed. Results and analysis Of all vertigo patients, BPPV constitutes 26.6% of cases, making it most common cause of peripheral vertigo. It commonly affects 40–60 years of age group with equal sex predilection. Eighty-three percent of cases were idiopathic, secondary causes include vestibular migraine, Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, and orthostatic hypotension. Posterior canal was most commonly affected (74%), followed by lateral and anterior canal. Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) cures 96% of all BPPV patients (75% needs only one PRM, 15% requires the second one) with overall success rate of 96% after 6 months of follow-up. Conclusion BPPV is the most common cause of peripheral vertigo. One has to understand the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of vestibular system to provide better patient care in these patients. Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM) is the treatment for BPPV.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6Benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV)Dix-Hallpike maneuversParticle repositioning maneuver (PRM)Epley’s maneuver
spellingShingle Anirban Ghosh
Srinivas Dorasala
Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Dix-Hallpike maneuvers
Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM)
Epley’s maneuver
title Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
title_full Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
title_fullStr Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
title_full_unstemmed Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
title_short Epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV) and risk factors for secondary BPPV: a population-based study
title_sort epidemiology of benign paroxysomal positional vertigo bppv and risk factors for secondary bppv a population based study
topic Benign paroxysomal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Dix-Hallpike maneuvers
Particle repositioning maneuver (PRM)
Epley’s maneuver
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00456-6
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