{"id":467,"date":"2019-03-29T18:06:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T22:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.fm1.dev\/balance\/dizziness-balance\/"},"modified":"2021-11-08T20:20:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T01:20:09","slug":"dizziness-balance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/balance\/dizziness-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Dizziness &#038; Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<var style=\"width:100%; padding-bottom:56.25%; display:block;\" data-presentation=\"72d393d8-4103-45a2-4271-49b346f34288\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fyi.rendia.com\/Qh6grb\" style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/rendia.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4745849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over the age of 70 it\u2019s the top reason<\/a> for a visit to the doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no \u201cdizzy specialists\u201d and sometimes a patient needs to see several physicians to determine \u201cwhat the condition is not\u201d before reaching a correct diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Causes of Dizziness? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dizziness is the result of your brain receiving false signals from the balance system (comprised of the inner ear, eyes and sensory nerves). It senses movement and overcompensates, leading to a spinning sensation, weakness and faintness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many possible causes of dizziness including low blood pressure, anemia, dehydration, heat-related disorders, endocrine system disorders (e.g., diabetes, <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/ent\/throat\/thyroid-parathyroid\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"527\">thyroid disease<\/a>), heart conditions, high blood pressure, viral and bacterial infections, head trauma, hyperventilation, neurological disorders and certain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several balance disorders are commonly associated with dizziness and\/or vertigo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) involves brief but intense periods of vertigo that are triggered by specific changes in head position. It occurs when tiny crystals in the otolith organs become dislodged and migrate to the semicircular canals. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Meniere\u2019s disease is a chronic condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, fullness in the ear and fluctuating hearing loss that may eventually become permanent. Meniere\u2019s is usually confined to one ear and though its cause is unknown it may be the result of abnormal fluid buildup in the inner ear. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear usually caused by an infection. Its symptoms include vertigo, temporary hearing loss and <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"455\">tinnitus<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Other Symptoms Are Associated with Dizziness? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who experience dizziness report a variety of symptoms depending on the exact nature of their balance disorder. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lightheadedness.<\/li><li>Fainting.<\/li><li>Unsteadiness.<\/li><li>Weakness.<\/li><li>Vertigo (the sensation of movement in your surroundings).<\/li><li>Confusion.<\/li><li>Disorientation.<\/li><li>Blurred vision.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Dizziness Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for dizziness takes many forms, depending on the cause. Your doctor will try to target the underlying condition in order to reduce or eliminate the symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Options include medications (antihistamines, sedatives, antibiotics, steroids), physical or occupational therapy, surgery, repositioning exercises, vestibular retraining programs and lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes and elimination of alcohol and nicotine).<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Augusta &#8211; Aiken ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+17068685676\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(706) 868-5676<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+18036490003\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(803) 649-0003<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View Video Dizziness, a blanket term used to describe any feeling of unsteadiness, is one of the leading health complaints in the United States, affecting an estimated nine million people annually. For those over the age of 70 it\u2019s the top reason for a visit to the doctor\u2019s office. There are no \u201cdizzy specialists\u201d and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":407,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Dizziness may be caused by a medical condition. Come in for a complete assessment.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"What is a balance disorder?\",\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \" A balance disorder is a condition marked by the symptoms of feeling unsteady or dizzy. 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