Skip Navigation
 

Balance Problems

Frequently Asked Questions

4. What types of balance disorders are there? - cont'd

You may also experience BPPV when rolling over to the left or right upon getting out of bed in the morning, or when looking up for an object on a high shelf. In BPPV, small calcium stones in the inner ear become displaced, causing a person to feel dizzy. The cause of BPPV is not known, although it may result from an inner ear infection, head injury, or aging. (Answer continues on next page.)