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What are stones or crystals in the ear?
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Depends: There are different kinds. One common one is made of cholesterol, but your doctor can likely tell you for sure what it is, and what needs to be done.
Answered 5/31/2019
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Otoliths.: The otoliths are tiny stones, if you will, that sit atop filaments in the cochlea, the vestibular structure in each inner ear. They play a role in our awareness of our place and positioning in three dimensional space. Problems with the otoliths lead to vertigo.
Answered 7/8/2018
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