Vertigo might seem simple, but it is far more complicated than many think. Michelle DuPree Zumbro, physical therapist and one of the practice owners at Bodies in Balance Physical Therapy in Wilmington ...

Vertigo affects millions of people worldwide, creating a disorienting sensation where the world seems to spin uncontrollably around them. This debilitating condition goes far beyond simple dizziness, ...

The first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says. Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's disease, vestibular ...

Your inner ear, also called the labyrinth, plays a key role in your hearing and sense of balance. Several conditions can impact the inner ear. Your inner ear is the deepest part of your ear. The inner ...

What causes BPPV, and is there a treatment for it? A: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is one of the most common causes of vertigo (dizziness). BPPV is characterized by sudden bursts of ...

If you’ve ever been dizzy without a cause—no alcohol in your system, no blunt trauma to the head, no ear infection—you may have experienced benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. It’s a common ...

The ear is a complex organ consisting of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the ear, resting in the temporal bone. It is responsible for hearing, balance, and ...

Your ear is a complex organ made up of three parts: Otoconia, or ear stones, are small crystals of calcium carbonate found in two organs of your vestibular system called the saccule and utricle.

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science.View full profile Beccy holds a PhD in ...

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 transmit ...