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Dizziness when Looking Up or Rolling Over (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) tends to be the commonest form of dizziness seen in patients over the age of 60. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) tends to be the commonest form of dizziness seen in patients over the age of 60. It is more frequently seen in women than men. Patients often describe the dizziness as a spinning sensation which occurs in specific situations.
Common causes of dizziness include a migraine, medications, and alcohol. It can also be caused by a problem in the inner ear, where balance is regulated. Dizziness is often a result of vertigo as well. The most common cause of vertigo and vertigo-related dizziness is benign positional vertigo (BPV). This causes short-term dizziness when someone changes positions quickly, such as sitting up in bed after lying down. Dizziness and vertigo can also be triggered by Meniereâs disease.