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Why Do Inner Ear Crystals Dislodged?

Alexander Ross • • 7 min read
Why Do Inner Ear Crystals Dislodged?

Blame it on crystals
BPPV happens when tiny crystals of calcium carbonate in one part of your inner ear become dislodged and float into another part. That doesn't sound too serious, but small head movements cause the loose crystals to move, triggering your inner-ear sensors to send mixed messages to your brain.

How do you fix dislodged ear crystals?

BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and essentially with BPPV, crystals from the ear get dislodged and displaced into a different part of the inner ear. The treatment for that is to put the head in different positions to move those crystals back into the part of the ear that they belong.

Can inner ear crystals fall out of your ear?

Ear rocks are small crystals of calcium carbonate called otoconia, which collect in the inner ear. If they fall out of place into the ear canal, they can cause vertigo. Experts who treat dizziness estimate that about 20 percent of all dizziness is due to loose crystals — or ear rocks — in the inner ear.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.