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How To Treat Dizziness?
My mother is 60 years old and she gets dizziness in the morning when she wakes up, and for this doctor has prescribed vertin 16 , and told her to take it and rest for while whenver she feels dizziness. Can you tell me what could be the reason for this vertigo ?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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The causes of vertigo are as below:
1. Positional Vertigo: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a common cause of dizziness in the elderly. Calcium-like particles become trapped in the vestibular labyrinth, a part of the inner ear that assesses the position of the head and body in space. People experience vertigo or dizziness after a sudden change of position, upon awakening or when turning the head.
2. Meniere's Disease: It is a chronic disease of the inner ear. The cause of Meniere's disease is unknown.
3. Stroke: Sudden dizziness is a common symptom of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. If dizziness occurs with another symptom of stroke, such as numbness or confusion, consult your doctor immediately.
4. Medications: Certain medications also cause dizziness.
thank you for using health care magic.
The causes of vertigo are as below:
1. Positional Vertigo: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a common cause of dizziness in the elderly. Calcium-like particles become trapped in the vestibular labyrinth, a part of the inner ear that assesses the position of the head and body in space. People experience vertigo or dizziness after a sudden change of position, upon awakening or when turning the head.
2. Meniere's Disease: It is a chronic disease of the inner ear. The cause of Meniere's disease is unknown.
3. Stroke: Sudden dizziness is a common symptom of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. If dizziness occurs with another symptom of stroke, such as numbness or confusion, consult your doctor immediately.
4. Medications: Certain medications also cause dizziness.
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