Positional vertigo is also called benign paradoxical positional vertigo. The dizziness associated with this condition is believed to be caused by a collection of debris in the inner ear. This debris is made up of small crystals of carbonate, which cannot pass into the ear canal. The symptoms of positional vertigo are lightheadedness, imbalance and nausea as well as dizziness. Movement of the head almost always brings on the symptoms.

The common cause of positional vertigo is usually head injury, but it can also be associated with migraine headaches and aging. Sometimes no known cause can be found.

A doctor can diagnose the condition through an examination and often ENG testing is used to look for a characteristic of positional vertigo - jumping of the eye.

Feeling dizzy all the time is not a very nice experience and those who have the condition want help in coping. In order to learn how to cope with positional vertigo, several methods of treatment are available. You may have to make certain modifications in your life such as propping yourself up more while your sleep, and learning how to get out of bed very slowly. If these actions do not work, you may need to visit a therapist. In a therapist's office two typical treatments are used: Semont maneuver which involves rapidly moving the patient from side to side and the Epley maneuver which involves moving the head into four positions holding each position for about 30 seconds each. The therapist can also teach certain exercises that can be done at home to relieve the symptoms and help the patient to cope better with positional vertigo.

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