What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a problem with the nerves and structures of the inner ear that causes you to suddenly feel dizzy. You might feel like the room is spinning around in circles or that your surroundings are moving. This feeling is called “vertigo” and BPPV is associated with feeling dizzy when you move a certain way (such as turning your head, standing up, rolling over in bed or lying down). You might also feel nauseous at the same time. The nausea and dizziness go away in a few seconds. BPPV is bothersome, but it’s rarely serious.
