A sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, turning, spinning or rocking
Symptoms of Dizziness
The following features are indicative of Dizziness:
false sense of motion or spinning
lightheadedness
feeling faint
unsteadiness or a loss of balance
feeling of dizziness, floating or heavy-headedness
motion sickness
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Common Causes of Dizziness
The following are the most common causes of Dizziness:
inner ear disturbance
motion sickness
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Meniere's disease
labyrinthitis
Other Causes of Dizziness
The following are the less common causes of Dizziness:
poor circulation
infection
injury
neurological conditions
anxiety disorders
low iron levels
low blood sugar
overheating
stroke
brain tumors
brain injury
multiple sclerosis
migraines
Risk Factors for Dizziness
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Dizziness:
past episode of dizziness
environmental factors
psychogenic factors
older age
Prevention of Dizziness
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Dizziness. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid sudden changes in posture
get up slowly from a lying position slowly
when standing, make sure you have something to hold on
when symptoms occur, keep still and rest
avoid sudden movements or position changes
Occurrence of Dizziness
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Dizziness cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Dizziness can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Dizziness can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Dizziness
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Dizziness:
Physical exam: To diagnose the signs and symptoms of dizziness
Eye movement testing: To check the path of eyes when patient track a moving object
Head movement testing: To verify the diagnosis of vertigo
Posturography: To check which part of the balance system is giving problems
Rotary-chair testing: In this test, patient sit on a computer-controlled chair which moves very slowly in a full circle
Doctor for Diagnosis of Dizziness
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Dizziness:
Otolaryngologist
Neurologist
Complications of Dizziness if untreated
Yes, Dizziness causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Dizziness is left untreated:
increased risk of falling and injuries
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Dizziness
The following procedures are used to treat Dizziness:
Labyrinthectomy: To remove inner ear sense organ in severe conditions
Self-care for Dizziness
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Dizziness:
Prevent losing balance: Avoid falling and serious injury causing conditions
Fall-proof home: Remove tripping hazards at home
Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, salt and tobacco: Use of these products may worsen the symptoms
Eat a healthy diet: Keep the stress levels low
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Dizziness
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Dizziness:
Head position maneuvers: Helps in resolving benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Balance therapy: Helps in making balance system less sensitive to motion
Psychotherapy: Help people whose dizziness is caused by anxiety disorders
Time for Treatment of Dizziness
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Dizziness to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: