The cumulative incidence of BPPV was near 10% by the age of 80 years.7 The peak age of onset appears to be in the sixth decade for idiopathic BPPV, and the mean age of onset is lower for secondary BPPV.8 About 17% of patients were found to have BPPV in one large dizziness clinic ...
We need to differentiate vertigo from presyncope and disequilibrium. Presyncope is light-headedness or feeling of near fainting. It may be associated with turning pale, sweating, blurring of vision or blackout. It occurs due to decreased blood supply to the brain. It is mainly caused by cardi...