you're referring to canaliths also called 'ear stones' or 'ear crystals. ' canaliths are tiny particles made of protein and calcium carbonate. normally they are attached to hairs within the otolith structures of the ear. the otolith structures are responsible for balance sensing acceleration and orientation. if the canaliths fall off the hairs that hold them in place they can fall into the inner ear and cause dizziness. in fact displaced canaliths or their debris are thought to be responsible for many cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (bppv) which is a fancy term for dizzy spells that happen when you turn your head or change positions. when a person has bppv a health care provider can perform the epley maneuver to reposition the canaliths into the otolith structures. this usually cures the bppv. it would be difficult to perform this maneuver yourself. however a skilled practitioner can do it quickly right in the exam room. wishing you well! great question! you're referring to canaliths also called 'ear stones' or 'ear crystals. ' canaliths are tiny particles made of protein and calcium carbonate. normally they are attached to hairs within the otolith structures of the ear. the otolith structures are responsible for balance sensing acceleration and orientation. if the canaliths fall off the hairs that hold them in place they can fall into the inner ear and cause dizziness. in fact displaced canaliths or their debris are thought to be responsible for many cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (bppv) which is a fancy term for dizzy spells that happen when you turn your head or change positions. when a person has bppv a health care provider can perform the epley maneuver to reposition the canaliths into the otolith structures. this usually cures the bppv. it would be difficult to perform this maneuver yourself. however a skilled practitioner can do it quickly right in the exam room. wishing you well!
how to reposition the crystals in the semicircular canel?