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What Causes Recurring Dizziness And Lightheadedness?
My 75 year old father gets dizzy / lightheaded frequently and often must sit down and put his head between his knees. He drinks plenty of water and is not dehydrated. his GP and a cardiologist can t find a thing wrong with him, yet this continues and has been going on for over a year. Should he see a neurologist next?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hi,
Common causes of dizziness include a migraine, medications, and alcohol. It can also be caused by a problem in the inner ear, where balance is regulated. Dizziness is often a result of vertigo as well. The most common cause of vertigo or dizziness is benign positional vertigo (BPV). This causes short-term dizziness when someone changes positions quickly, such as sitting up in bed after lying down. Dizziness and vertigo can also be triggered by Meniere’s disease. This causes fluid to build up in the ear with associated ear fullness, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing sound in ears).
Inner-ear issues may be managed with medications and at-home exercises that can help control balance. BPV can be resolved with maneuvers that can help alleviate symptoms. Meniere’s disease is treated with a healthful low-salt diet, occasional injections, or ear surgery.
Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Common causes of dizziness include a migraine, medications, and alcohol. It can also be caused by a problem in the inner ear, where balance is regulated. Dizziness is often a result of vertigo as well. The most common cause of vertigo or dizziness is benign positional vertigo (BPV). This causes short-term dizziness when someone changes positions quickly, such as sitting up in bed after lying down. Dizziness and vertigo can also be triggered by Meniere’s disease. This causes fluid to build up in the ear with associated ear fullness, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing sound in ears).
Inner-ear issues may be managed with medications and at-home exercises that can help control balance. BPV can be resolved with maneuvers that can help alleviate symptoms. Meniere’s disease is treated with a healthful low-salt diet, occasional injections, or ear surgery.
Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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