Beware of transient dizziness

Dizziness and vertigo can be benign but can also be a symptom of more complicated diseases such as anemia, cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure, etc. and pose many potential risks if not treated promptly, said Dr. Nguyen Ba Thang.

Many diseases have symptoms of dizziness

After the age of 40, dizziness, lightheadedness or feeling of lightheadedness often appear more often in women's lives. Many women think that these are normal symptoms that only occur occasionally, so they often ignore them without treatment, leading to an impact on the quality of life.

Dizziness is an uncomfortable feeling, loss of balance and a sign of physical instability. According to Dr. Nguyen Ba Thang - Deputy Head of the Department of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, dizziness often comes suddenly, causing loss of balance. Many people when changing positions will feel spinning, dizzy, and their eyes will darken. In some cases, when turning their head to a certain position, the dizziness will get worse and the symptoms will decrease when turning back. After each time like that, many people often subjectively ignore this sign.

The doctor said: “Dizziness and vertigo can be benign but sometimes can be a manifestation of more complicated diseases such as anemia, cardiovascular diseases, low blood pressure, dehydration or blood loss, neurological diseases, brain diseases, or stress, insomnia or nervous breakdown, depression... and pose many risks if not treated promptly.”

Dizziness often comes suddenly, making women uncomfortable and tired in life.

When the body shows signs of dizziness, the patient needs to quickly find the appropriate treatment to help prevent the appearance of symptoms, helping the body become more stable and healthy.

Dr. Nguyen Ba Thang shared that depending on each disease, patients will have different ways of prevention and treatment, but in general, simple methods can be applied at home.

Prevent factors that make symptoms worse

First of all, women need to give up harmful habits that can easily lead to dizziness, such as not sitting for long periods of time, standing for long periods of time, staying up late, reducing work pressure, not smoking, and avoiding stress at work and in life.

In addition, women should also avoid sudden changes in position such as standing up quickly from lying down or turning quickly to the sides. It is very important not to drink alcohol while using the drug because the interaction can also cause dizziness.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Women need to ensure a nutritious diet, enough sleep time and quality sleep. Diet needs to be varied, with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, and drink enough water. Choosing blood-enriching foods such as green leafy vegetables, seafood, beef, etc. combined with fresh fruits rich in vitamins will help blood circulation in the body, eliminate dizziness and have good sleep. In addition, light exercise and reasonable rest also contribute significantly to repelling dizziness.

Fresh vegetables, beef, eggs, seafood, nuts, etc. are nutritious foods that help women reduce dizziness.

Timely consultation and treatment

According to Dr. Nguyen Ba Thang, symptoms of dizziness and vertigo that only appear briefly and then disappear, or occasionally recur, are usually benign. However, when the above symptoms appear for a long time and do not improve, they are often associated with dangerous diseases. Women should overcome anxiety and fear, go for a medical examination to have a doctor check their general health early, and at the same time, get advice and timely treatment.

“When necessary, the doctor will order tests and CT scans or MRIs to help determine the cause,” said Dr. Thang.

Exercise and stress reduction habits are among the effective ways to help relieve dizziness.

According to VNN