{"id":508,"date":"2018-11-21T10:20:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/balance\/dizziness-balance\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T17:22:01","slug":"dizziness-balance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/balance\/dizziness-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Dizziness & Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Dizziness is a general term encompassing a wide range of symptoms including lightheadedness, unsteadiness, and vertigo. Dizziness is a common reason adults visit their doctors.<\/p>\r\n

What Are the Causes of Dizziness? \u00a0<\/h2>\r\n

There are many possible causes of dizziness including low blood pressure, anemia, dehydration, heat-related disorders, endocrine system disorders (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disease), heart conditions, high blood pressure, viral and bacterial infections, head trauma, anxiety, neurological disorders and certain medications.<\/p>\r\n

Several balance disorders are commonly associated with dizziness and\/or vertigo.<\/p>\r\n

What Other Symptoms Are Associated with Dizziness?<\/h2>\r\n

Patients who experience dizziness report a variety of symptoms depending on the exact nature of their balance disorder. Additional symptoms may include:<\/p>\r\n

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  • Lightheadedness<\/li>\r\n
  • Unsteadiness<\/li>\r\n
  • Vertigo (false sensation of spinning or motion)<\/li>\r\n
  • Disorientation<\/li>\r\n
  • Fainting<\/li>\r\n
  • Weakness<\/li>\r\n
  • Confusion<\/li>\r\n
  • Blurred vision<\/li>\r\n
  • Nausea and\/or vomiting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    How Is Dizziness Treated?<\/h2>\r\n

    Treatment for dizziness takes many forms, depending on the cause. Your doctor will try to target the underlying condition in order to address the symptoms.<\/p>\r\n

    Treatment options include medications (antihistamines, sedatives, antibiotics, steroids), physical and\/or occupational therapy, repositioning exercises, and lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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