Dizziness, Nonvertigo(Nonvertigo Dizziness)
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Rebecca J. Stahl, MA DefinitionDizziness may cause you to feel light-headed or weak. You may also feel like you are going to faint. It can happen for a short time or continue and get in the way of your daily activities. It is different from vertigo which is a feeling that the room is spinning. CausesMany conditions can cause dizziness such as:
Some medicine can also cause dizziness including:
Risk FactorsTaking medicine or having condition above increases your risk of dizziness. SymptomsSymptoms depend on the type of dizziness you have. Common symptoms include:
When Should I Call My Doctor?Call your doctor if you have:
When Should I Call for Medical Help Immediately?Call for medical help or go to the emergency room right away if you have:
Look for and know the signs of stroke. These may include:
DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and past health. A physical exam will be done. Tests may include:
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. This can be done with: Other tests may include:
TreatmentTreatment will focus on the cause. This may relieve the dizziness. Home Care and Lifestyle ChangesIt may take some time for treatment to work. Treatment may also not relieve all dizziness. To avoid injuries:
PreventionPrevention will depend on the causes. If you tend to get dizzy the following may help prevent a dizzy spell:
RESOURCES:Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.familydoctor.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society http://www.balanceanddizziness.org Health Canada https://www.canada.ca References:Dizziness and motion sickness. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed November 8, 2017.
Dizziness—differential diagnosis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
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Stroke warning signs and symptoms. American Stroke Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed November 8, 2017. Last reviewed November 2018 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Rimas Lukas, MD Last Updated: 10/1/2018 |
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