Head Tilt Test Treatment in India

Vihaan Williams, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Vihaan Williams, a 28-year-old software engineer, had been experiencing brief but terrifying episodes of vertigo for three months. The spinning sensation, lasting 10-20 seconds, was triggered by simple actions like rolling over in bed or looking up at a high shelf. It was disrupting his sleep and making him anxious about his daily commute. His primary care physician, suspecting Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), referred him to a neurologist. The neurologist explained the Head Tilt Test (Dix-Hallpike maneuver) as a safe, in-office procedure to diagnose the cause. During the test, Vihaan was quickly laid back with his head turned to one side. He immediately felt the familiar, intense spinning sensation and his eyes exhibited the tell-tale nystagmus (jerking movements), confirming BPPV. The episode subsided within 30 seconds as the doctor helped him sit up. The diagnosis was a relief. He underwent a simple canalith repositioning procedure (Epley maneuver) in the same visit. Within a week, his vertigo episodes had completely resolved. Emotionally, he shifted from fear and frustration about an unpredictable body to feeling empowered by a clear diagnosis and effective treatment.