What is Crystal Shift (Beningn Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)?

Under normal conditions, there are crystals called "otoliths" that look like salt in the inner ear structures that provide our balance in our ears. These crystals are contained in a gel layer. If these crystals somehow slip from where they should be and escape into the semicircular canals, the patient will experience dizziness. As for why this disease occurs, blows to the head, prolonged bed rest, some ear surgeries can be counted among the known reasons, or there may be no reason.

How is Crystal Shift (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Treated?

History is very important in the diagnosis of Crystal Shift Disease. When this disease is suspected, the diagnosis is made with a maneuver called the 'Dix-Hallpike' maneuver. When the diagnosis is made with this maneuver, the crystals are placed in place by using gravity with a maneuver called the 'Epley' maneuver in the treatment, and the patient is thus treated. The effectiveness of even a single treatment maneuver is very high. After the Epley treatment maneuver, some recommendations are given to the patient. It is recommended for the patient to sleep in a sitting position with more than one pillow behind his back for two nights, and to lie on his side for 7 nights, starting from the 3rd night, turning over the shoulder on the opposite side of the problematic ear (for example, turning over the left shoulder if the right ear is sick). From the tenth night, the patient can return to his normal life.