The difference between otolith and cervical spondylosis

The difference between otolith and cervical spondylosis includes etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. 1. The etiology of otolith is mainly caused by otolith falling off and moving in the semicircular canal, which is mostly related to the change of head position. Cervical spondylosis is mainly caused by cervical degeneration, chronic strain, cervical disc herniation, cervical hyperosteogeny, compression or stimulation of nerves, blood vessels, etc. The etiology of otolith is relatively clear and single, usually related to abnormal ear structure and function; cervical spondylosis is the result of multiple factors, closely related to cervical spondylosis. 2. Symptoms: Otolith attack is mainly characterized by short-term vertigo, often related to head position change, such as getting up, turning over, lowering head, etc., may be accompanied by nystagmus, but generally no neck discomfort; vertigo caused by cervical spondylosis often lasts for a long time, and may be accompanied by neck pain, stiffness, upper limb numbness and other symptoms. The vertigo of otolith is usually more intense and sudden onset, and the duration is short; the vertigo of cervical spondylosis is relatively slow, and there is a certain correlation with the activity and posture of the cervical vertebrae. 3. Diagnosis methods Otolith is mainly diagnosed by special examinations such as displacement test, such as DixHallpike test, etc. The diagnosis of cervical spondylosis requires a combination of clinical symptoms, signs, imaging examinations, etc., such as cervical spine X-ray, CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc. Displacement testing is of great significance for the diagnosis of otolith, and can clarify the position and movement of the otolith; imaging examination of cervical spondylosis helps to understand the structure and extent of the cervical spine. 4. Treatment methods Otolith disease mainly through manipulation reduction treatment to make otolith return to the original position, if necessary, can be given to improve the inner ear circulation of drugs; cervical spondylosis treatment including rest, neck braking, physical therapy, drug therapy, surgical treatment, etc. Manipulation reduction is the main treatment of otolith disease, the effect is significant; The treatment of cervical spondylosis needs to choose the appropriate method according to the specific condition, and surgery may be needed when conservative treatment fails.