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Why Do Ear Crystals Cause Vertigo Symptoms?
When ear crystals get dislodged from their proper place, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) results. BPPV can make ...
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium ...
Don’t ignore that spinning feeling: Your guide to vertigo diagnosis and treatment
Recognising vertigo’s early signs and getting prompt medical attention can prevent complications and improve quality of life, ...
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What causes dizziness when lying down?
It is the most common form of vertigo. BPPV usually occurs when calcium carbonate crystals, or otoconia, that sit in a gravity-sensing part of the ear called the utricle become dislodged.
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Vertigo Diagnosis: What to Expect
If a person has BPPV, certain upper body and head movements can help shift out-of-place crystals in the ear back into the right place. Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine medications like ...
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Vertigo: Understanding the spinning sensation
Other causes are certain medications that can affect the inner ear's function, leading to vertigo as a side effect and migraine. For example, BPPV occurs when tiny calcium crystals called otoconia ...
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
It is caused by the displacement of tiny calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) within the inner ear, leading to abnormal signals being sent to the brain. BPPV can significantly impact a person's ...