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Benign Positional Vertigo

Risk Factors

Benign Positional Vertigo Risk Factors

Risk factors for benign positional vertigo include:

Age over 40
Viral infections
Family history of the condition
Females
Head injury
Surgery on the inner ear

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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2007 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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