Why concussion can suddenly make the room spin

One of the most common causes of dizziness after concussion is something called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
It happens when a head injury displaces tiny crystals inside the inner ear. When those crystals become loose, certain head movements, like rolling over in bed or tilting your head back, trigger a false signal to the brain and cause a brief but intense spinning sensation.
What many people do not realise is that this type of dizziness is diagnosable and treatable, often in just one or two sessions with the right clinician. Yet it is frequently missed or misattributed to general concussion symptoms, leaving people waiting much longer than necessary.
This episode explains what BPPV is, why it happens after concussion, and why it is worth getting assessed rather than simply waiting it out.
Part of the Concussion and Communication series exploring hearing, listening, dizziness, tinnitus, auditory processing and brain health after concussion.
Topics: concussion, dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, inner ear, vestibular, balance, post-concussion symptoms, traumatic brain injury, audiology.
This is Episode 11 of Season 1 of Concussion and Communication. See full playlist for more.
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Видео Why concussion can suddenly make the room spin канала Dr Bojana Šarkić