work in conjunction with sensory hairs, much like position sensors.
But sometimes, these crystals move to places they shouldn’t. As a result, the brain receives conflicting information, and you feel like the room is spinning when everything is actually still. This is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (or BPPV).
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Why do these crystals move?
Several factors can contribute to this imbalance:
Head trauma: a fall or a shock can displace the crystals.
Aging: with age, these structures become more fragile.
Some ENT infections: they can disrupt the balance system.
Drug treatments:
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