What is Dizziness?
Some people express their balance problems with words such as 'feeling dizzy, not being able to stand, feeling dizzy'
. Feeling unbalanced and unsafe, without a feeling of spinning or acceleration, sometimes caused by an inner
ear problem
What is Dizziness?
People say that they or their surroundings are spinning. Dizziness is often caused by an inner ear
problem.
Balance Anatomy
Dizziness and lightheadedness are related to balance systems. With this system, the person becomes aware of the direction
of his body, where he is facing, which way he is moving or turning.
1) The inner ears (labyrinth) determine the direction of movement, rotation, front-back,
2) The eyes see where the body is in space (standing, upside down, etc.) and the direction of movement. 3) Tissue receptors are located in organs such as joints and spine, which part of the body is It senses that it is touching the ground.
4) Muscle and joint sensory receptors detect which parts of the body are moving.
5) The central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) evaluates all the findings from the other four systems,
br /> provides the relationship between them.
When the central nervous system receives mixed data from these four systems, the person feels dizzy or dizzy.
Suppose you are on a plane during a storm and your plane enters the air space. . Since you can only see
the inside of the plane, you cannot see this storm outside the plane. This situation causes your brain perceptions to be confused and you may experience 'airsickness'.
Similarly, suppose you are sitting in the backseat of a car driving on the road and reading a book. Since your inner
ear and sensory sensors detect this, your eyes only see the book,
you may also experience 'car sickness'.
Let's give an example of a real disease. Suppose your unilateral inner
ear is affected due to a head injury or ear infection. The affected inner ear cannot transmit messages to the brain in a healthy manner, like the other ear. In this case, your brain gets 'confused', so to speak, and you may feel dizzy and anxious. You can
Which Medical Disorders Cause a Feeling of Dizziness?
1) Blood Circulation: Circulatory disorders are one of the leading disorders that cause dizziness. If there is not enough blood coming to your brain, you will feel dizzy. Almost everyone has felt this when standing up suddenly while sitting or
lying down. However, some people have circulatory disorders caused by their constant
disorders. Atherosclerosis is common in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or
high blood cholesterol levels. It can sometimes be seen in people with heart failure or low blood
blood.
2) Trauma: Skull fracture affecting the inner ear causes pronounced and unbearable dizziness and hearing loss. The stupor lasts weeks; Over time, the healthy side takes over all of the inner ear duties, while the complaints ease.
3) Inflammation: Viruses that cause simple colds and flu can affect the inner ear and the nerves leading to the brain. This causes dizziness, but hearing usually remains normal. However, if the bacteria that cause otitis media affects the inner ear, it also causes dizziness. The intensity and duration of the feeling of dizziness are the same as in skull fractures.
4) Allergy: Some people who encounter food or substances to which they are allergic, such as dust, mushrooms, flower pollen, experience dizziness or dizziness.
5) Neurological patients: Diseases that affect the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis, syphilis, and tumors, can cause balance
disorders. Although they are rare, your doctor also considers these when examining you.
What can the doctor do for the feeling of dizziness? He or she will ask if it occurred, how long it lasted, and whether it was accompanied by nausea or vomiting. You may be asked about the environments that trigger this feeling. You will be asked about your general health, the medications you use, head traumas, inflammations you have had recently
and other questions about your ear and nervous system.
Your physician will examine your ear, nose and throat, and perform tests on nerve and balance functions
/> will do. B. In a few cases, your doctor may request head x-rays, computerized magnetic resonance x-rays, or balance tests in which hot and cold air is injected into the ear. Again, in cases where necessary, blood tests and heart
examination may be performed.
Not all patients require all of these tests. The physician decides
according to the person's findings. Likewise, your physician's treatment will depend on the diagnosed disease.
How Can You Reduce the Feeling of Dizziness?
1) Avoid sudden movements such as standing up suddenly while lying down.
2) Avoid excessive head movements
3) Avoid or
reduce substances that hinder blood circulation, such as nicotine (cigarettes, cigars.....), caffeine and salt. Do not drink alcohol
4) Stay away as much as possible from situations such as stress, tension, and substances to which you are allergic
that cause you to feel dizzy.
5) While you are in a dizzy state, avoid dangerous activities such as driving a car or using machinery or climbing stairs.
br /> Avoid activities that may happen , move up and down.
Move your eyes from side to side.
Focus your eyes on this fingertip while moving the finger opposite your eyes closer and further away from your face (between 30-90cm).
Head movements: Initially, it should be started slowly and with the eyes open, then the speed should be gradually increased
and finally it should be done with the eyes closed.
Tilt your head forward and back
Turn your head from side to side. Turn it to the side.
Exercises that can be done while sitting:
Shrug your shoulders and have circles drawn on your shoulder blades.
Lean down and try to catch an object on the ground.
Exercises that can be done while standing:
Sit down and stand up with your eyes open and closed.
Try to catch a small ball at eye level by throwing it from hand to hand.
Crouch down and straighten up. Then, take a complete tour around yourself.
Exercises that can be done while moving:
Root around the room, first with your eyes open, then with your eyes closed.
Go up and down a hill, first with your eyes open and then with your eyes closed.
Play any game, such as basketball or bowling, that involves bending and aiming backwards.
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