Vertigo triggered by turning the head or lying down
Positional vertigo is a spinning or whirling sensation triggered by specific head movements such as turning over in bed, looking up, or tilting the head. Episodes are usually brief but can be intense and frightening. It is one of the most common types of vertigo.
Conditions that commonly cause vertigo triggered by turning the head or lying down
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Common Causes of Vertigo triggered by turning the head or lying down
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Inner ear infections (labyrinthitis)
- Vestibular neuritis
- Cervical spondylosis affecting blood flow
- Meniere's disease
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Vertigo triggered by turning the head or lying down
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Vertigo lasting more than a few minutes per episode, vertigo with hearing loss or tinnitus, vertigo with severe headache or vision changes, frequent episodes affecting daily life, vertigo with vomiting that prevents fluid intake
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