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Benign Positional Vertigo

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Benign Positional Vertigo Outlook

What to expect with benign positional vertigo:

This condition tends to resolve by itself after several weeks, but recurrent episodes are common.
Benign positional vertigo can last for months and be very debilitating.

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Last Updated: Feb 27, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Benign Positional Vertigo References:

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