What is Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo of Childhood (BPVC)?
Q: What is Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo of Childhood (BPVC)?
A: BPVC is a medical problem that happens in children. It is harmless dizziness that comes and goes suddenly.
Q: How does BPVC make children feel?
A: The dizziness usually makes children feel like they are moving or spinning, or that the inside of their head is moving or spinning.
Q: At what age does BPVC usually start?
A: Usually, BPVC starts in children between two and five years old. It often goes away by the age of eight. But it can start as young as a few months old or as old as 12 years old.
Q: Is BPVC common among children?
A: Yes, it is a common problem that happens to about 2.6% of children (26 out of 1,000).
Q: Does having hearing loss or an ear disease increase the likelihood of getting BPVC?
A: No, it is the most common cause of dizziness in children who do not have hearing loss or a diagnosed ear disease.
Q: Are there any treatments for BPVC?
A: Yes, there are treatments available for managing symptoms associated with BPVC such as medications and vestibular rehabilitation therapy.
