Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
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It is normal to have calcium crystals in your inner ear. However, when the crystals don't move freely in the semicircular canal, they may cause vertigo—a spinning, whirling sensation.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Last Updated | January 29, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 29, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
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