Office workers are prone to vestibular disorders.

Vestibular disorders are dangerous syndromes that significantly affect the daily lives and quality of life of patients. The age of those suffering from this disease is getting younger, especially office workers.

People with vestibular disorders often experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and a feeling of everything spinning or being inverted. In addition, there may be symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, and autonomic nervous system signs (nausea, anxiety, panic, but the patient remains fully conscious)...

With the increasingly hectic pace of life, people often work in stressful environments, live in polluted conditions, endure harsh weather, and consume contaminated food, making vestibular disorders more common. This syndrome can occur at many ages, especially in middle-aged and elderly people, and premenopausal women.

Nowadays, this condition can also be found in young people, those who do intellectual work, and office workers. People with vestibular disorders have a relatively high risk of stroke, especially in cases accompanied by diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, etc.

While previously the disease was commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly people, and premenopausal women, nowadays it tends to spread to working-age individuals, as well as students. Office workers are at a very high risk of developing vestibular disorders due to working in high-pressure environments, lack of exercise, and frequent computer use. The disease is also related to irregular eating and sleeping habits, prolonged sitting, cervical spondylosis, and reduced blood flow to the brain…

In Vietnam, it is estimated that about 25% of people under 30 years old suffer from vestibular disorders, and over 65% of elderly people experience dizziness and vertigo due to vestibular disorders. The remaining cases are mainly due to low blood pressure causing vestibular disorders.

Vestibular disorders don't cause severe symptoms, but they significantly impact daily life, work, and long-term health. Symptoms may appear and disappear fleetingly, but they can also be persistent. This condition often recurs, causing dizziness, loss of balance, headaches, tremors, depression, weakness, fatigue, and more. Worse still, dizziness increases the risk of falls and accidents, especially while driving.

Therefore, those who frequently use computers and sit for long periods should not sit for more than 30 minutes at a time, but should regularly exercise and move around. Maintaining a regular exercise routine such as yoga, gym workouts, walking, or running can help limit and prevent vestibular disorders.

Ways to prevent vestibular disorders Choosing a suitable job helps avoid prolonged stress and pressure. Limit the amount of time you spend in front of a computer. Drink at least two liters of water every day. Establish a varied and nutritious diet to ensure good health. Exercise moderately and within your capabilities. Get a health check-up 1-2 times a year.

According to VNN

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