Dizziness is a painless head discomfort with
many possible causes including disturbances of vision, the brain, balance
(vestibular) system of the inner ear, and gastrointestinal system. Dizziness is
a medically indistinct term which laypersons use to describe a variety of
conditions such as light headedness, unsteadiness, and vertigo.
- Dizziness is a symptom that is often applies to a variety of
sensations including light headedness and vertigo. Vertigo is the
sensation of spinning, while light headedness is typically considered near fainting,
and weakness.
- Some of the conditions that may cause dizziness in a patient include low
blood pressure, high blood pressure, dehydration, medications,
postural or orthostatic hypotension, diabetes, endocrine
disorders, hyperventilation, heart conditions, and vasovagal syncope.
- Vertigo is most often caused by a problem in the balance centers of
the inner ear called the vestibular system and causes the sensation of the
room spinning. It may be associated with vomiting. Symptoms often are
made worse with position changes. Those with significant symptoms and
vomiting may need intravenous medication and hospitalization.
- Vertigo is also the presenting symptom in patients with Meniere's
disease and acoustic neuroma, conditions that often require referral
to an ENT specialist.
- Most often, dizziness or lightheadedness is a temporary situation
that resolves spontaneously without a specific diagnosis being made.
Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms that will prompt a person to
seek medical care. The term dizziness is difficult to understand since it means
different things to different people. It is either the sensation of feeling
lightheaded as if the individual is weak and will pass out, or it describes
vertigo or the sensation of spinning, as if the affected person just got off a
merry-go-round.
Lightheartedness is often caused by a decrease
in blood supply to the brain, while vertigo may be caused by disturbances of
the inner ear and the balance centers of the brain. It is important that the
health care professional understand the complaint the person is experiencing.
That is the first step so that the proper direction can be taken for a
diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms
- False senses of motion, like spinning, or things around you are
revolving.
- Feeling of faintness (lightheadedness)
- Unsteadiness that causes disequilibrium (imbalance in body)
- Changes in vision
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Stiffness in the neck
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness in the limbs
Remedies
for Dizziness
1. Water
Water is one
of the essential elements to get rid of dizziness. Dehydration is one of the
foremost symptoms of dizziness and thus, drinking plentiful of water will keep
the problem at bay.
2. Ginger
Ginger is
yet another efficacious remedy against dizziness. Studies have proven that ginger
is effective against the problem much more than counter drugs. You can
chew raw ginger or consume it in the form of ginger tea, which will cure the
problem. It works well by improving the blood circulation throughout the body
and thus, an effective cure for dizziness.
Breathing
Breathing
properly can also relieve you from the problem of dizziness. Count from one to
five as you inhale, and again count back from five to one as you exhale. In the
process, try to fill up your belly with air by imagining that there is a place
below your naval region, which you have to fill up. This is actually the
process of deep breathing, and it provides an adequate amount of oxygen to the
brain and thus, relaxes the nervous system and is good for dizziness.
Indian
Gooseberry and Coriander Seeds
Both the
ingredients together make for a terrific herbal remedy for dizziness. Indian
gooseberries are a rich source of vitamin A and C. De seed them and make a
paste out of them. Add 2 tsp of coriander seeds and a glass of water to them.
Leave the mix overnight. Strain it the next morning and consume it. It will
cure the existing dizziness and will prevent the causes and symptoms of
dizziness in future.
Nutmeg
Powder and Cumin Seeds
This one is
supposed to be consumed if you suffer from dizziness, periodically. Mix
together both the ingredients- nutmeg and cumin seed powder. Mix well and
consume it thrice a day for beneficial treatment against dizziness.
Exercises
Simple
exercises can be really helpful in solving the complex problem of
dizziness. All you need to do is to stand straight and move your neck in both
directions- clockwise and anti-clockwise. Similarly, you can stand and
concentrate at one fixed point and simply blink your eyes. It will keep your
nervous system alert and steadier and won’t cause problems, like dizziness and
fatigue.
Mustard
and Salt
This method
is also effective for keeping up a smooth blood circulation. Mix mustard, salt,
vinegar and pepper in equal proportions. Add a glass of water to it and consume
it to say bye to dizziness.
Massage
Massage has
its own calming and soothing properties to squelch various ailments, and it can
efficaciously treat the problem of dizziness as well. Massage boosts blood
circulation in your body, thus relaxing your nervous system, which can cure the
problem of dizziness. Go for a lavender oil massage for the added benefits.
Yogurt
Yogurt does
more good to your body than harm, and that is why, research has proven its
goodness in the treatment of dizziness. Whenever you feel dizziness or even
initiating symptoms of dizziness, have a bowl full of yogurt to get a relief
from the problem. You can also add fresh fruit slices to it.
Almonds
and Pumpkin Seeds
If you want
a long lasting cure against dizziness, this one is the best formula. Take 3
tbsp of wheat along with 12 almonds and a few pumpkin seeds. Mix together and
let them get soaked overnight. Next day, make a smooth paste out of the mix and
add some cloves to it. Now, boil the whole mixture with milk. For adding a
little sweetness, you can add some sugar to it.
Concentration
When you are
suffering from dizziness and experience an imbalance in the equilibrium of your
body, lie down and concentrate on the immobile objects around you, which will
distract your mind from dizziness symptoms, like nausea, lightheadedness, etc.
Besides, it will also help to restore the equilibrium of your body back to its
normal level.
Lemon
One of the
best known and tried home remedy for dizziness is lemon water. It is the
simplest of all the remedies and improves glucose levels inside your body,
quite effectively and quickly. Just squeeze ½ a lemon in a glass of water and
mix 2 tsp sugar in it. Drink it.
Basil
Basil is an
ancient home remedy and has been curing many ailments of skin and body. Put a
few basil leaves (3-4) and boil them with milk for a while. Consume
that milk before going to bed and it will cure your problem of dizziness,
permanently.
Garlic
Include more
and more garlic in your diet. Boil few crushed garlic cloves with a cup of
water. Let it steep for a few minutes. Then, strain the solution and drink it.
Celery
Juice
If low blood
pressure is the reason of dizziness, you can cure it by drinking fresh celery
juice.
Apple
Cider Vinegar and Honey
Mix 2 tsp
each of honey and apple cider vinegar in a glass of cold or hot water. Drink it
three times a day. This remedy will regulate the blood pressure, thus
alleviating the signs of dizziness.
Iron
Supplement
Increase
intake of spinach, dried beans, lentils, cooked soybeans and blackstrap
molasses. All these are rich in iron content and help in overcoming the problem
of anemia, reducing the risk of dizziness. You can also take iron capsules,
available at medical shops.
Ginko
Biloba
This is a
good herbal remedy for treating dizziness. Ginko biloba cures some of the
problems of the inner ear by increasing blood circulation towards this area.
This herb is available in dried leaf form, liquid extract and as a tablet.
Fever
It is
another good remedy for dizziness. It is available in liquid extract, tablet
and capsule form. It helps in curing dizziness by improving circulation of the
blood.
Chamomile
Tea
Sip on a cup
of chamomile tea in order to keep at bay the causes of dizziness, like mental
tension.
While
classifying dizziness into lightheadedness and vertigo categories may help
understand how the body works, sometimes it is worthwhile to review common
reasons why people might complain of dizziness.
