Dizziness and its Common Causes

Dizziness is something many of us have at one experienced, and there is nothing intrinsically wrong with feeling this way once in a while. Dizziness can occur for a variety of reasons, it's not a concern in itself, but a symptom. Often, it's nothing to worry about, but if dizzy spells occur frequently enough to be a concern then it's time to get in contact with your doctor. Reach out to your Valdosta, GA, specialists Dr. Ronald Allen, Dr. Thomas Phillips, and Dr. Theodore Kanne of ENT and Allergy Associates of South Georgia.

 

 

Your inner ear is tasked with helping you hear, and also maintaining your balance. They achieve the latter through a complex system of canals and sensors that can detect your body's movement and position within space. It's when these functions become interrupted that you may feel dizzy. So conditions that affect your inner ear are often to blame. Conditions such as Meniere’s disease and viral infections. The latter may be treated with antibiotics by your doctor. Unfortunately, Meniere's disease has no cure but its symptoms can be managed. Contact your physician for more information.

 

Low blood sugar, migraines, and anxiety can also be the source of your dizziness. Your doctor can help you control and lessen the negative effects of these conditions. Certain medications have dizziness as a side effect, so it's also important to keep your doctor informed of these. If you exercise for long periods of time, to avoid dizziness you should make sure to keep properly hydrated.

 

 

The important thing to remember is that dizziness is a symptom. Often these are passing, but if you're concerned you should make an appointment with your doctor today.

Contact Dr. Allen, Dr. Phillips, and Dr. Kanne of ENT and Allergy Associates of South Georgia in Valdosta, GA, by dialing (229) 244-2562.