Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Overview

Physical examination of patients with BPPV is usually remarkable for balance problems and nystagmus on Dix-Hall pike maneuver.

Physical Examination

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Physical examination of patients with BPPV is usually remarkable for:

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with BPPV usually appear normal. During the vertigo attack they may experience some balance problems.

Vital Signs

• Vital signs are normal in BPPV

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

HEENT

• Nystagmus on Dix-Hall pike maneuver

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with BPPV is usually normal.