Normally, this matrix of crystals is a reliable motion-sensing map. However, it all goes wrong when the crystals break free and start drifting into one of the ear’s semicircular balance canals.

Diet is not likely to have a significant effect on causing or treating BPPV. The Epley maneuver, like other repositioning maneuvers, is designed to move the crystals out of the semicircular canals.

Diet is not likely to have a significant effect on causing or treating BPPV. The Epley maneuver, like other repositioning maneuvers, is designed to move the crystals out of the semicircular canals.

Diet is not likely to have a significant effect on causing or treating BPPV. The Epley maneuver, like other repositioning maneuvers, is designed to move the crystals out of the semicircular canals.

Because of trauma, whiplash, aging, ear diseases or other causes, these crystals become dislodged and move into one of the semicircular canals. Whoa!

Each ear contains an organ of balance, also called the semicircular canals, which work by the movement of hair cells inside those fluid-filled bony structures. Sometimes small crystals (called ...

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Sometimes small crystals (called otoconia) form in one semicircular canal. These press on the hair cells and cause the two organs of balance to send conflicting signals to the brain about movement ...