{"id":1687,"date":"2020-08-06T06:13:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T06:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2020-08-18T10:39:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T10:39:01","slug":"dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Dizziness &#8211; Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dizziness is\nthe sensation of being lightheaded, woozy, or unbalanced. It affects the\nsensory organs, particularly the eyes and ears, and it can also cause fainting.\nDizziness is not a disease, but a symptom of different disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertigo and\ndisequilibrium may cause dizziness, although these two words reflect different\nsymptoms. Vertigo is described by a sense of spinning, as the room is moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also\nsound like a disease of motion, or as though you are leaning to one side.\nDisequilibrium describes a lack of balance or order. Real dizziness is the\nfeeling of lightheadedness, or nearly fainting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness is\nnormal and generally is not severe about its underlying cause. Occasional\ndizziness is not to be thought about. When you experience frequent bouts of\ndizziness for no apparent cause or for a prolonged time, you should call your\ndoctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_Dizziness\" title=\"What Are the Symptoms of Dizziness?\">What Are the Symptoms of Dizziness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#When_to_Seek_Medical_Attention_for_Dizzy_Spells\" title=\"When to Seek Medical Attention for Dizzy Spells?\">When to Seek Medical Attention for Dizzy Spells?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#What_causes_dizziness\" title=\"What causes dizziness?\">What causes dizziness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Risk_factors\" title=\"Risk factors\">Risk factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dizziness-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_Dizziness\"><\/span>What Are the Symptoms of Dizziness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The person\ncan feel faint with dizziness, near passing away, frail, nauseated, confused,\nexhausted, shaky, off-balance, or any combination of these. Individuals can\nexperience a shifting, spinning, rocking, or whirling sensation of themselves\nor the room (possible vertigo). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes,\ndizziness comes with other symptoms, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Faintness (&#8220;lightheadedness&#8221;) or actual fainting<\/li><li>Weakness or tiredness<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Feeling off balance<\/li><li>Headache or head pressure<\/li><li>Pain in chest or chest tightness<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Seek_Medical_Attention_for_Dizzy_Spells\"><\/span>When to Seek Medical Attention for Dizzy Spells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical\nattention if you experience any unexplained, recurrent, or severe dizziness. If\nyou experience vertigo or dizziness along with the following symptoms you\nshould call 911 or go to the emergency room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Significant head injury<\/li><li>A new, different or a severe headache<\/li><li>A fever higher than 101\u00c2\u00b0F (38.3\u00c2\u00b0 C)<\/li><li>A very stiff neck<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Sudden hearing loss<\/li><li>Speech impairment<\/li><li>Leg or arm weakness<\/li><li>Loss of consciousness<\/li><li>Falling or difficulty walking<\/li><li>Pain in chest, or fast or slow heart rate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dizziness\"><\/span>What causes dizziness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of\nconditions can cause dizziness because balance involves several parts of the\nbody. The brain gets input about movement and your body\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s position from your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inner ear<\/li><li>Eyes<\/li><li>Muscles<\/li><li>Joints<\/li><li>Skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inner ear\ndisorders are frequently the cause of feeling dizzy. The most common causes\ninclude benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere&#8217;s syndrome and ear\ninfections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors\nwhich can increase your risk of dizzy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Older\nadults are more likely to have dizzying medical conditions, particularly a\nsense of unbalance. They&#8217;re also more likely to take medications that can cause\ndizziness.<\/li><li><strong>A past\nepisode of dizziness:<\/strong> When you have felt dizziness before then, in the future you are\nmore likely to get dizzy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the\npotential complications of dizziness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because\ndizziness can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result\nin serious complications and permanent damage. After the underlying cause has\nbeen identified, it is crucial that you follow the treatment plan specifically\ntailored for you and your health care provider to minimize the risk of future\ncomplications including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brain damage<\/li><li>Heart failure<\/li><li>Loss of hearing<\/li><li>Loss of vision<\/li><li>Paralysis<\/li><li>Spread of cancer<\/li><li>Spread of infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nsome tips will help you overcome dizziness without taking medicine. Preventive\nsteps include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be mindful of the risk of an imbalance or fall that will allow you\nto hold the accident away <\/li><li>Switch off the light and, if you experience vertigo, lie down or\nsit down; That will make you feel better <\/li><li>Reducing the use of salt, alcohol, and caffeine, as the disease\nworsens <\/li><li>If you feel regular dizziness, do not drive or handle heavy\nmachinery <\/li><li>If you experience dizziness after taking a common medicine,\nconsult your doctor immediately <\/li><li>Avoid overt heat exposure in summer, as it causes overheating and\ndehydration <\/li><li>Avoid waking up from bed unexpectedly after you lay down or turn\naround in a hurry<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dizziness is the sensation of being lightheaded, woozy, or unbalanced. It affects the sensory organs, particularly the eyes and ears, and it can also cause fainting. 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