DIZZINESS.
Dizziness refers to a variety of sensations ranging from fainting to feeling weak or unstable. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that makes you feel as though you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.
Dizziness, along with chest discomfort and weariness, is one of the most common reasons adults contact their doctors. Dizziness rarely indicates a serious, life-threatening condition, even though frequent dizzy spells or chronic dizziness might prevent you from doing much of anything. Treatment for dizziness varies depending on the reason and symptoms, but it is usually successful.
CAUSES
The way dizziness makes you feel, such as vertigo, faintness, or losing your balance, can help you figure out what’s causing it. Specific triggers, such as certain activities or positions, can help you figure out what’s causing your dizziness. The length of any dizziness episodes, as well as any other symptoms you experience, might also aid in determining the specific cause.
- Loss of balance.
- Dehydration and overheating.
- Low iron level.
- Anxiety disorders.
- Feeling of fainting.
- Low blood sugar.
- Ear infections.
SYMPTOMS
- Dizziness is frequently expressed in terms of one of the following sensations:
- The sensation of spinning or a misleading perception of motion (vertigo)
- Lightheadedness or a feeling of being on the verge of passing out
- Unsteadiness or a loss of balance (disequilibrium)
Other sensations include floating, swimming, and feeling heavy-headed.
- These issues can be caused by a variety of underlying health concerns. Some of these conditions interfere with or confuse the signals received by your brain from one or more of your sensory systems, such as your:
Your eyes, assist you in determining where your body is in space and how it is moving.
- Sensory nerves transmit information about your body’s movements and postures to your brain.
Sensors in the inner ear help detect gravity and back-and-forth motion.
HOME REMEDIES
If you experience dizziness, consider these tips:
- Be aware that dizziness may make you lose your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
- Avoid moving suddenly.
- Stand up slowly.
- Fall-proof your home by removing tripping hazards such as area rugs and exposed electrical cords. Use nonslip mats on your bath and shower floors.
- Sit or lie down immediately when you feel dizzy.
- Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery if you experience frequent dizziness.
- Use good lighting on stairs and where you walk if you get out of bed at night.
- Walk with a cane for stability, if necessary.
- Avoid using caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Excessive use of these substances can worsen your signs and symptoms.