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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Causes Dizziness

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What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?

By Lisa Nelson Health Expert

Lisa Nelson RD #16: If an individual experiences significant dizziness and/or lightheadedness, that requires grabbing an object to steady themselves, when moving from a squat position to standing followed by feelings of fatigue and weakness, should they consult their MD?  What may be a possible problem?

 

Dr. Shelby-Lane: Vertigo is an ailment that involves a disturbed sense of balance in which the affected individual feels their surroundings are in a state of constant movement, especially thr...

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The Week in Review, June 19, 2009
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...insight to his symptoms. Meg has a question about dizziness and vertigo and is looking for... Read more »

Health Guide

Balance Problems
...spinning, is also a common symptom. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Balance disorders are one reason older... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...having problems with balance. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness that is serious enough to go to a doctor.Why is it important to have good... Read more »
Labyrinthitis
...Alternative Names Bacterial labyrinthitis; Serous labyrinthitis Symptoms Dizziness Abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), possibly severe, with nausea... Read more »
Treatment and Research
...gentamicin, also are used to treat Ménière's disease. Although these antibiotics can help reduce the dizziness that occurs with Ménière's disease, they can also result in permanent hearing... Read more »
Electronystagmography
...records involuntary eye movements. The test is used to determine whether ear nerve damage is the cause of dizziness or vertigo. Damage to the nerve of the inner ear is one of the more common... Read more »

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