Overview
Dizziness includes sensations of faintness, vertigo (spinning), or loss of balance. It is one of the most common reasons adults visit doctors.
Types
- Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- Presyncope (feeling faint)
- Disequilibrium (loss of balance)
Common Causes
- BPPV (inner ear crystals)
- Meniere disease
- Vestibular neuritis
- Low blood pressure
- Anxiety
- Medications
Treatment
- Epley maneuver (for BPPV)
- Meclizine
- Vestibular therapy
- Treat underlying cause