What should be paid attention to in daily life with otolithiasis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on April 23, 2025
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Patients with ear stone disease should pay attention to the following aspects in daily life: The first is to avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue; The second is not to look down at the phone or computer for long periods to avoid cervical spine disease; The third is to avoid external impacts to the head or substantial external pressure, as these could potentially cause a recurrence of ear stone disease; The fourth, even after treatment has ended, regular follow-ups are essential to monitor any changes in the condition; The fifth suggestion is to undergo an MRI of the head to check for any intracranial abnormalities. Overall, most patients with ear stone disease respond well to timely treatment.

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Does otolithiasis cause tinnitus?

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a relatively common otolaryngological condition characterized by vertigo that does not involve tinnitus and is associated with changes in body position. The duration of the vertigo is typically very short, usually around 10 seconds, and the symptoms disappear once the head or body position is stabilized. There are no accompanying symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss. In terms of treatment, the first choice is usually manual repositioning, which is effective for most patients. If manual repositioning does not yield satisfactory results, treatment may involve using a rotary chair in conjunction with medication. If these methods are ineffective, surgical treatment might be considered.

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Ear stone disease lacks which vitamin

Otolithiasis and lack of vitamins are not related. Otolithiasis is mainly caused by the movement of otoliths in the semicircular canals, and it is also known clinically as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Generally, patients are prone to attacks when turning over, twisting, or turning their heads, which can cause sudden dizziness. The dizziness is described as the sensation of the world spinning and does not last more than one minute, with most cases resolving on their own. During an episode, patients may experience significant nausea and vomiting, but there is no decrease in hearing or tinnitus. It has no relation to vitamin deficiency. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a detailed examination with an electronystagmography, videonystagmography, electrocochleography, caloric tests, and glycerol tests for a definitive diagnosis. In terms of treatment, recurrent otolithiasis needs otolith stimulation and repositioning treatments which have good effects. Additionally, after treatment, it is necessary to adjust sleep and rest, and avoid excessive physical activity to prevent recurrent episodes.

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What should I do if otolithiasis frequently occurs?

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a relatively common otolaryngologic condition, with some patients experiencing recurrent episodes. After recurrent episodes occur, it is necessary to visit an otolaryngology department for a positional test. This test clarifies the specific location of the affected semicircular canal, and after confirmation, targeted manual repositioning treatments can be conducted. During the treatment process, regular follow-ups are required. At the same time, it is important to protect the head from severe external impacts, avoid vigorous activities in the short term, and ensure adequate rest. Many patients gradually improve and the probability of episodes progressively decreases following these adjustments and treatments.

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition related to dizziness.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a relatively common otolaryngological condition, clinically referred to as benign, paroxysmal, positional vertigo. It primarily occurs when tiny particles enter the semicircular canals, and with changes in body position, it can easily trigger episodes of vertigo. Generally, the duration of vertigo is quite brief, lasting about several seconds, and the symptoms of vertigo quickly disappear after the body or head is stabilized. However, it tends to be recurrent and generally does not accompany symptoms like tinnitus, headache, or hearing loss. Currently, a common treatment is manual repositioning, which helps most patients recover and alleviate their condition after being performed.

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What medicine should be taken for otolithiasis?

Ear stone syndrome is a relatively common otolaryngological condition, clinically referred to as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The main symptom is brief vertigo that occurs during changes in body position, usually lasting about ten seconds. The vertigo quickly subsides once the body position is stabilized, and there are generally no symptoms of tinnitus or hearing loss. In terms of treatment, medication is not recommended as the first option. Most patients can recover after manual repositioning treatment. If manual repositioning is ineffective, mechanical chair repositioning may be considered. If the condition still does not improve, oral anti-vertigo medications, which inhibit vestibular function and control vertigo, may be considered. (The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)