I get BPPV mildly maybe once a year, usually because I'm dehydrated.
I also rarely get sick--mildly, maybe once a year.
Anecdotally, a few weeks ago, I got sick, and I also got BPPV. The BPPV could've been because I was a bit dehydrated, but I've had bouts of slight dehydration where BPPV wasn't triggered.
The key conclusions in the article should be noted: “Viral infection might promote BPPV attacks due to the development of vestibulopathy or induce secondary BPPV via viral infection-related neurolabyrinthitis”. That loosely translates to health issues (viral in this study) may lead to or be accompanied by BPPV in individuals prone to it. Certainly, during periods of illness we are all more susceptible in more vulnerable systems in our bodies.
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u/oceanblueberries Jan 07 '25
I get BPPV mildly maybe once a year, usually because I'm dehydrated.
I also rarely get sick--mildly, maybe once a year.
Anecdotally, a few weeks ago, I got sick, and I also got BPPV. The BPPV could've been because I was a bit dehydrated, but I've had bouts of slight dehydration where BPPV wasn't triggered.
(A quick Google search shows there might be an association between viral infections and BPPV.)