00:00Dizziness. Dizziness is a broad term for feelings like lightheadedness or vertigo.
00:05Common triggers include dehydration, low blood sugar, stress, and inner ear issues.
00:11To manage a spell, sit or lie down immediately, move slowly, and sip water. Always seek immediate
00:18medical care if dizziness is accompanied by chest pain, sudden numbness, or vision changes.
00:24Facts about dizziness. Vertigo vs. Lightheadedness.
00:28Vertigo is the sensation that your surroundings are spinning, often linked to inner ear problems
00:33like BPPV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Lightheadedness feels like you are about to faint
00:39and is often related to blood pressure drops or dehydration. Common causes. Dizziness can be
00:45triggered by anxiety, motion sickness, anemia, low iron, or side effects from medications.
00:52Red flag symptoms. Go to the emergency room immediately if dizziness is accompanied by a
00:57severe headache, fainting, slurred speech, chest pain, or weakness in an arm or leg.
01:03Home remedies. The Epley maneuver. If you suffer from BPPV, a series of specific head and body
01:09movements called the Epley maneuver can reposition dislodged crystals in the inner ear to stop
01:14vertigo. Hydration and diet. Dehydration and low blood sugar are major culprits. Drink water
01:21regularly throughout the day and eat small, balanced meals. Ginger tea or supplements.
01:27Ginger is widely recognized for its antinausea and antivertigo properties. Avoid sudden movements.
01:34When waking up, sit on the edge of your bed and dangle your feet for a few seconds before standing.
01:40Avoid quick, jerking head motions. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy. VRT4 chronic dizziness or
01:47balance issues. Specialized physical therapy focusing on eye, head, and body coordination can help.
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