Symptoms of Otolithiasis

The main symptoms of otolith disease include: 1. Vertigo: The most typical symptom of otolith disease is brief episodes of dizziness, which usually last for several seconds to tens of seconds, rarely exceeding one minute. 2. Nystagmus: During episodes of dizziness, the patient's eyes may exhibit involuntary rapid movement, known as nystagmus. 3. Balance disorder: Patients with otolith disease may feel unsteady while walking and are prone to losing balance. 4. Heaviness in the head and lightness in the feet: Patients may feel a heaviness in the head, as if something heavy is pressing on top of it, while feeling light-headed and unstable on their feet, making it difficult to support the body. 5. Sensitivity to sound and light: Patients may become abnormally sensitive to sound and light; even slight noises or illumination may cause discomfort or worsen the dizziness.