Some complain of dizziness and lack of balance, what are the reasons behind dizziness? And when is dizziness dangerous?
When is dizziness dangerous?
Dizziness is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of a disease, and to treat dizziness, the cause of it must be known, so what are its causes? And when is dizziness dangerous?
When is dizziness dangerous?
Dizziness ranges from serious to mild occasional, as in some cases the dizziness resolves without the need for treatment, but in others it may be chronic and lasts for months and years, which requires treatment.
But when is dizziness dangerous? Here is what is mentioned in cases where dizziness is dangerous:
1. The patient was exposed to severe dizziness, and the following are signs of severe dizziness:
Severe dizziness.
Dizziness recurrence.
Dizziness occurs suddenly.
Dizziness persists for a relatively long time at a time.
2. Dizziness is accompanied by other symptoms, such as:
A sudden, strong headache.
Difficulty seeing or hearing.
Double vision.
Heart rate disturbance.
Confusion or slurred speech.
Fainting.
Vomiting.
Feeling of numbness in the face or in the extremities.
Chest pain or trouble breathing.
Difficulty walking
Risks due to dizziness
Dizziness may be dangerous due to its complications, which are represented by the following:
Increasing the chance of falling, and thus increasing the risk of fractures, especially in the elderly.
Complete hearing loss as in some cases of Meniere's disease.
General fatigue, stress and emotional stress.
Diseases causing dizziness
Most of the time there is a defect, disorder, or disease that leads to dizziness, so dizziness is dangerous if this disease or cause is not treated, and among these reasons are the following:
1. Inner ear problems and otitis media
These infections occur because of the exposure of the ear to viruses or bacteria, which leads to its inflammation, and the imbalance of its functions responsible for balance.
2. Migraine or migraine
A migraine headache begins as a mild headache, then develops into intense throbbing pain, and in some cases, it may be associated with dizziness.
3. Meniere's disease .
This disease is caused by fluid accumulation in the inner ear for unknown reasons, and it is considered a chronic disease.
Medicines contribute to its treatment, and dizziness is dangerous if the patient does not adhere to his medication.
4. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
This type of vertigo is one of the most common causes of dizziness, as dizziness in this disease occurs as a result of a sudden change in the position of the head, such as: moving the head from the bottom to the top, or changing your body position, such as sitting suddenly after sleep.
5. Decreased blood supply to the brain
Decreased perfusion of the brain occurs due to several reasons, and dizziness is dangerous in this case if not immediately followed up, among these reasons:
Anemia and dehydration.
Heart problems and blood clots.
Low blood sugar.
Take some medications
Despite the benefits and importance of medicines often, dizziness is a side effect of the following medicines:
Hypnotics and antidepressants.
Epilepsy drugs.
Some blood pressure lowering medications.
How do you deal with dizziness?
Here are the most important guidelines that you must follow if you experience dizziness:
Move slowly, and don't change your position from sitting to standing suddenly.
Relax until the dizziness goes away.
Drink water.
Avoid caffeine and tobacco.
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery or any exercise that could be dangerous or harmful to you.
Dizziness may be dangerous if you do not observe the previous instructions.
Dizziness treatment
It is worth noting that dizziness may be dangerous if it is neglected, regardless of the cause. Treatments for dizziness are divided into two parts, which are the following:
1. Non-pharmacological treatments
The following are some of the daily things that the patient may follow to reduce dizziness:
Sleeping in a position where the head is higher than the body.
Take care to move very slowly when waking up, and slowly change position from lying down to sitting and standing.
Move the head and neck very carefully during the whole day.
Doing some exercises and movements that stimulate the brain, in order for your brain to get used to it and reduce the occurrence of dizziness, make sure to protect yourself from the surrounding environment during the practice of these movements or exercises, and that there is someone to help you if you need to avoid the risk of falling.
2. Medicinal treatments
These treatments differ according to the cause, and they are as follows:
The doctor resorts to stop taking the medicine if the medication is causing the dizziness.
Otitis media is treated with antibiotics as directed by a doctor.
Maintain blood flow, normal blood sugar levels, and drink adequate amounts of water.
Certain medications can be used to reduce symptoms while treating the main cause of dizziness, such as: Cinnarizine, Prochlorperazine.
