When ear crystals get dislodged from their proper place, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) results. BPPV can make ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a type of vertigo caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear. These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule.

Living with BPPV means navigating a world where severe dizziness can strike without warning, disrupting everyday life. Senior ...

According to research, this type of vertigo accounts for up to 40 percent ... A couple of areas in your inner ear contain calcium carbonate crystals that are attached to tiny hair cells ...