Triple semicircular canal occlusion combined with endolymphatic sac decompression (ESD) may be an effective treatment option for managing frequent vertigo attacks in patients with Meniere disease, ...

The semicircular canals are part of the inner ear. They are lined with cilia (microscopic hairs) and filled with a liquid substance, known as endolymph. Every time the head moves, the endolymph moves ...

A new study has inferred the evolutionary process of how humans transitioned from quadrupedalism to bipedalism by reconstructing the semicircular canals in the inner ear of an ape fossil using 3D ...

A 54-year-old man presented to our outpatient department with left-side hearing loss and tinnitus that had progressed for several years. The patient had vertigo with nausea, which was aggravated on ...

Superior dehiscence canal syndrome is a rare condition of the inner ear that affects your balance and hearing. Surgery is typically used to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Some health ...

The ear consists of 3 parts: external ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The external ear conducts the sound and leads it to the middle ear. The middle ear is connected to the nose and to the inner ear.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a common cause of vertigo. BPPV occurs when crystals move from one part of the inner ear to another, disrupting signals to the brain. When a person ...