Verywell Health on MSN4 个月
Why Do Ear Crystals Cause Vertigo Symptoms?
Ear Crystals and Effect on Balance Balance problems, or vertigo, can be a symptom of dislodged ear crystals. Ear crystals ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
The Inner Ear Battery
The inner ear is divided into two fluid filled chambers - one inside the other. Figure 3 illustrates the basic organization of both the organs of hearing and balance. The fluid in the two chambers ...
Dear Doctor: I know many people who have experienced dizziness or vertigo this year. Is it ...
In any given person, it’s very difficult to determine whether their episode of dizziness (or whatever symptom) is due to ...
The Hearty Soul on MSN5 个月
7 Ways to Get Rid of Vertigo Before It Becomes a Chronic Problem
BPPV is the most common type of vertigo. It is caused by a problem with the inner ear, which contains tiny crystals that help ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Getting Sound to the Inner Ear
In order to reduce these reflections and maximize the transfer of sound energy from the air filled environment to the fluid filled inner ear, land animals evolved external ears as sound collectors and ...
Nature10 天
Inner ear articles from across Nature Portfolio
The inner ear contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance. It consists of the vesibule and the semicircular canals that contribute to the sensation of motion and the control of balance ...
standardmedia.co.ke2 个月
Understanding vertigo, the spinning sensation
Other causes are certain medications that can affect the inner ear’s function, leading to vertigo as a side effect and migraine. For example, BPPV occurs when tiny calcium crystals called ...
EurekAlert!25 天
An unexpected result: the mammalian inner ear is a striking example of convergent evolution
A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team led by Nicole Grunstra from the University of Vienna and Anne Le Maître from ...
BBC1 年
What affects children’s sense of balance and how does it develop?
Whether it’s keeping their head upright as a baby, learning to sit up straight, taking their first steps or riding a bike, balance and coordination are key to so many milestones in your child ...
Phys.org25 天
The mammalian inner ear is a striking example of convergent evolution, new study reveals
A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team led by Nicole Grunstra from the University of Vienna and Anne Le Maître from ...