Ear stone disease lacks which vitamin

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on December 22, 2024
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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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Otolithiasis, also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, is primarily caused by abnormalities in the vestibular semicircular canals. It is a common condition with a relatively high incidence in clinical settings. It is generally recommended to consult either an otolaryngology or neurology department, as both are equipped to handle this condition. There are several treatment methods available, with manual repositioning treatment being the preferred first choice. Most patients can recover after undergoing manual repositioning treatment. For a small portion of patients who do not respond well to manual repositioning, machine repositioning chairs can be considered, in conjunction with pharmacological treatment. However, for a very small group of patients who do not respond to conservative treatment, surgical treatment may need to be considered.

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How to treat mild ear stone disease?

Mild ear stone disease can be cured with hospital treatment for ear stone repositioning. Ear stone disease is relatively common clinically. Generally, the symptoms are caused by the movement of ear stones in the semicircular canals, leading to recurrent dizziness in patients. This typically occurs when getting out of bed or turning the head, and the dizziness lasts about one minute. Patients may also experience severe nausea and vomiting, but there is no hearing loss or tinnitus. If dizziness occurs repeatedly, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a detailed examination including electronic otoscopy, electrophysiological hearing test, acoustic impedance testing, calorics test, glycerol test, and nystagmography to confirm the diagnosis. In terms of treatment, ear stone disease requires stimulation treatment and repositioning treatment for cure. After repositioning, patients also need to adjust their diet and mindset, and avoid vigorous exercise to prevent recurrence.

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Is the examination for otolithiasis painful?

Patients with vestibular disorders may experience some discomfort during examination, primarily manifesting as recurrent dizziness. Some patients may also experience nausea and vomiting. However, examination can determine the specific location of the affected semicircular canal. Once the location is identified, targeted manual repositioning treatment can be administered. The preferred treatment currently is manual repositioning, which generally has an ideal therapeutic effect. Most patients show significant improvement after manual repositioning treatment, but there might be recurrent episodes of the condition. In case of recurrence, it is necessary to seek medical advice again and undergo repositioning treatment.

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Is otolithiasis serious?

Otolithiasis, also known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), is generally not very serious. Most patients can control and alleviate the condition through timely manual repositioning treatments, but the condition may recur. A small number of patients have severe conditions where manual repositioning treatments are not effective. For these cases, machine chair repositioning combined with drug treatment can be considered, and most patients can recover. Only a small number of patients with severe conditions, where repositioning treatments are ineffective and recurring episodes significantly impact daily life, might consider undergoing surgical treatment. Currently, the commonly used technique is semicircular canal occlusion, which generally has good therapeutic effects.

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Difference between Vertigo and Otolithiasis

Vertigo encompasses a broader concept, including conditions like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Any disease that can cause patients to experience symptoms such as dizziness, spinning sensations, nausea, and vomiting, can be referred to as vertigo. BPPV is simply one common cause of vertigo. It primarily results from otoconia forming in the vestibule's semicircular canals or the utricle and saccule. These otoconia shift with head movements, disrupting the inner ear's lymph fluid, leading to transient episodes of vertigo closely related to body position changes. These episodes, lasting several seconds, can be completely alleviated and are considered a type of vertigo. Additionally, vertigo includes diseases like vestibular neuronitis and Ménière's disease. Therefore, the concept of vertigo is quite broad, and it is crucial to accurately diagnose the cause of vertigo in clinical practice to provide targeted treatment.