Chronic Dizziness

Many of us experience dizziness at some point of time and we think it's not serious and let it pass as 'a thing that's common'. What we forget is that it is essential to know the reason for feeling dizzy. If we ignore the symptoms it can even lead to chronic dizziness.

In the absence of proper treatment, this condition can become intense and take a longer time to get cured. Some of the symptoms, causes and treatment options for this degrading illness can be found in the following paragraphs.

Dizziness is not only an annoying condition, but it can also make you sick, hamper your eyesight and if it is ignored for long, can even affect your nervous system. Feeling giddy all the time can make you weak and exhausted, stopping you from leading a happy life. The first step to cure this debilitating condition is to find out what actually triggers it.

Listed below are a few causes that can help shed some light on this disorder.

• Weakness - When the body is anemic or weak or suffers from severe fatigue, there are chances of experiencing sudden episodes of fainting spells. This is because of the fact that the body does not receive proper nutrition.

• Dehydration - Another prominent cause of experiencing a dizzy feeling is dehydration. When the body is deprived of water for a long time or suffers from heat stroke, then it can make a person feel dizzy.

• Stress - When a person is under stress or anxiety for a long time or has panic attacks like hyperventilating, this can affect the nervous system and can cause extreme dizziness.

• Inner Ear Infections - There is a fluid in the inner ear that balances the equilibrium of the body. If there is an infection in the ear, the vestibular system that regulates the body's center of gravity may not function properly, leading to giddiness.

Low Blood Pressure - Having low blood pressure (hypotension)can also be one of the reasons for inveterate dizziness. When the heart doesn't pump enough blood and there is a delay in the blood reaching the brain, then a person can feel dizzy. Getting up suddenly after lying down or sitting for a long period of time can cause giddy spells.

• Vertigo - Whirling sensation, or vertigo occurs when you have been in motion, like traveling in a train, boat, or a plane for a long period of time. When the body that has been in motion for a long time comes to a stop, the brain has a hard time adjusting to this situation causing sudden dizziness at times.

Other Reasons - Apart from the above mentioned reasons, some other triggers include alcoholism, side effects of certain drugs, improper blood circulation to the brain, hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac arrhythmia, and smoking etc.

Noticing the signs of this condition should not be ignored at any point of time. Reporting these indicators to a physician will help in the prevention of complications. The following signs can be observed in an individual who is a victim of this health issue

• Light-headedness
• Nausea

• Blurred vision
• Facial paralysis and hearing loss
• Shortness of breath, mild chest pain and palpitations
• Other neurological symptoms like spasticity or muscle weakness, feeling of numbness, etc.

Suffering from bouts of fainting and blackout can be a symptom of a significant disease, and it may have adverse affects on the physical, psychological and social behavior of an individual. It can deteriorate an individual's performance in daily activities, increase the risk and fear of falling, and reduce active participation in social activities.

• Reducing stress is one of the basic and effective home remedies.
• Your body requires to rest after a long tiring day. So develop a regular sleep pattern by having at least seven hours of sleep.

• If you visit a medical practitioner he may prescribe drugs like antihistamine that may help reduce the effect of dizziness.
• Avoid smoking, consuming alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, eating too much salty or sweet foodstuffs if you are suffering from weakness.

• Undergoing a routine body analysis will help diagnose the presence of any underlying disorder and treat it before it becomes severe.

Follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid stressful situations in order to stop feeling lightheaded and groggy. If you still experience unexplained phases of chronic dizziness, it is advisable to consult an ENT specialist or a physician at the earliest. Take care!