Positional Vertigo

Abstract

Positional vertigo is a complex symptom that may arise from several disorders. In this chapter, we define positional vertigo and provide a comprehensive review of the disorders in the differential diagnosis, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, central paroxysmal positional vertigo, cervical vertigo and vertebrobasilar insufficiency, and persistent postural perceptual dizziness.

Keywords: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo; Central paroxysmal positional vertigo; Cervical vertigo; Persistent postural perceptual vertigo; Positional vertigo; Vertebrobasilar insufficiency.