Otoconia can dissolve, or vestibular dark cells, which exist only in the inner ear and help to regulate homeostasis, can absorb them. And not all crystals are equally troublesome.

A new study shows for the first time how microscopic crystals form sound and gravity sensors inside the inner ear. Located at the ends of cilia -- tiny cellular hairs in the ear that move and ...

A UCLA study shows for the first time how microscopic crystals form sound and gravity sensors inside the inner ear. Located at the ends of cilia -- tiny cellular hairs in the ear that move and ...

BPPV is a result of tiny crystals in your inner ear being out of place. The crystals make you sensitive to gravity and help you to keep your balance. Normally, a jelly-like membrane in your ear ...

Researchers at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have for the first time demonstrated how microscopic crystals form sound and gravity sensors inside the inner ear.

What Can Cause Dizziness A common cause is the shifting of tiny inner-ear crystals that help us maintain balance.

Vestibular First's 4-inch functional teacher-friendly inner ear wearable model has a removable ring that represents otoconia, or inner ear crystals.

Vestibular First's 4-inch functional teacher-friendly inner ear wearable model has a removable ring that represents otoconia, or inner ear crystals.

Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis and vestibular migraine all can cause vertigo, according to Dr. Mina Le. She is an otolaryngologist ...