Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

According to Mayo Clinic, benign positional vertigo often has no cause and includes symptoms like dizziness, nausea and a loss of balance. For Colbert, it means when he stands "the world goes ...

The song “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” is not about benign positional vertigo (BPV). It’s not about an actual record either. But the song’s title could in some ways describe the symptoms that ...

Stephen Colbert is dealing with a new illness that’s affecting his ability to stand up. The 56-year-old late-night host has been struggling with a lot in 2020, not the least of which being having to ...

Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again, according to a new study. Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo ...

Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness characterized by a false sensation of spinning or movement, distinct from general lightheadedness or motion sickness. Common causes include infections, ...

Vertigo is the sudden and disorienting feeling that the room you’re in is spinning. It can last for minutes, days or weeks, depending on the cause, and it’s more common in kids. Balance problems or ...

The clinical interplay between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vitamin D deficiency has gained substantial attention in recent years. BPPV, characterised by brief, recurrent episodes ...

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.

Stephen Colbert is living with benign positional vertigo. The Late Show host covers the holiday issue of Vanity Fair and reveals that he developed the condition a week before the presidential election ...

Occupational exposure to noise and/or vibrations is associated with the presence of vertigo, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. A history of gout is ...