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Dizziness is a broad term encompassing feelings of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a spinning sensation (vertigo). It has many causes including inner ear problems, low blood pressure, anxiety, dehydration and medication side effects. Most cases are benign but some require urgent assessment.
Dizziness is a broad term encompassing feelings of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a spinning sensation (vertigo). It has many causes including inner ear problems, low blood pressure, anxiety, dehydration and medication side effects. Most cases are benign but some require urgent assessment.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Adequate Hydration
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Maintaining adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration-related dizziness and orthostatic hypotension.
Ginger for Nausea
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Ginger for the nausea that commonly accompanies vertigo and dizziness episodes.
Ginkgo Biloba
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Ginkgo biloba extract for vestibular dysfunction and dizziness associated with reduced cerebral blood flow.
Fall Prevention Strategies
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Environmental modifications and strategies to reduce fall risk for people with chronic dizziness and balance problems.
Epley Manoeuvre (for BPPV)
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The Epley manoeuvre is a series of head movements to reposition displaced crystals in the inner ear causing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - the most common cause of vertigo.
Rising Slowly
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Rising slowly from lying or sitting positions to prevent orthostatic hypotension and dizziness.
Reducing Caffeine and Alcohol
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Reducing caffeine and alcohol which can worsen vestibular symptoms particularly in Meniere's disease.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
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Physiotherapy-guided vestibular rehabilitation exercises to retrain the brain's balance processing for chronic dizziness and balance disorders.
Betahistine (for Meniere's Disease)
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Prescription betahistine for vestibular dizziness particularly associated with Meniere's disease.
Anxiety Management
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Addressing anxiety which is both a cause and a consequence of chronic dizziness. Anxiety and dizziness frequently perpetuate each other.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.