Vertigo - Rocks in the ears?
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Do you have rocks in your ears?
What is vertigo and what does it have to do with rocks in the ears? I don't consider myself a hypochondriac but as I wander around the web I find things that could easily make me dizzy. The next time you hear someone talking about rocks in their ears or maybe an ear pebble or two you may want to pay attention. There are some crazy, and interesting things that go on in the body. Take the vertigo poll. (Always rely on your doctor for expert advice.)
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What's the deal behind these Inner Ear Rocks?
Apparently we all have rocks in our heads, or to be precise, crystals (statoconium) in our ears. Within the inner ear, there's a little pouch called the utricle that contains about 1,000 little crystals made of calcium carbonate. They stimulate nerve cells when we move our heads and without them we wouldn't be able to tell up from down.As long as they stay in the utricle all is well. But if they fall into one of the inner ear canals, the brain gets confused. As the crystals roll around in the canal, the brain senses that the head is moving a lot more than it actually is. The result: vertigo.
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What is BPPV?
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So what is it that triggers these "rock slides?" The medical term for this condition is enough to set off an avalanche - benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV. As you might guess head trauma can shake the pebbles loose.Certain viruses are thought to be a cause and studies reveal simply getting older will bring on BPPV. It's a condition that often comes on suddenly and leaves you feeling tipsy. Some say the walls spin and the floor moves beneath their feet. It can be quite frightening.
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What is the Epley maneuver
There are treatments. For many people the symptoms simply disappear on their own in just a few months. Others find relief through prescribed drugs. For symptoms that persist surgery is sometimes needed to clear the ear canal. Many find relief though a simple head movement known as the Epley maneuver.I would describe the move here but it's something you should talk to your doctor about. It was first introduced in the late 1980s, it's very simple and has since been adopted by many ear specialists, neurologists, physical therapists and audiologists.
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KimGiancaterino May 5, 2012 @ 5:40 pm | delete
- I have some balance problems when my ears get messed up. Thanks for the helpful advice and tips!
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May 4, 2012 @ 6:54 pm | delete
- I will try the Epley Maneuver next time I have vertigo. Really good information!
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- Thank you for featuring such a useful lens.
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kajohu Apr 25, 2012 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- I teach yoga, and some of my students have problems with vertigo that occasionally makes it difficult to participate fully in class. It's good to know there's something like the Epley maneuver to try!
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Apr 22, 2012 @ 4:31 am | delete
- Interesting subject. Thanks for the info.
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- I was just diagnosed with this and it is really bad! I was glad to be able to verify what the ENT Doctor told me with your site. Thanks!
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- yes my sister-in-law had this and it is no joke. good lens, thanks.
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