Vertigo: causes and remedies for dizziness
Instability, dizziness, loss of balance, bewilderment, blurred vision ... These are some of the most common symptoms when we feel dizzy. A problem that many people suffer from occasionally and that is not always related to the same reason. Just like with headaches, not all dizziness has the same causes. Not having a single common origin, they can be treated differently depending on the case.
The dizziness is usually confused with the problems related to vertigo due to height. However, they are two very different things and we must know how to differentiate them well. When we suffer from those due to height it means that we feel that things around we move and start spinning fast.It is a rather overwhelming feeling and many people suffer constantly. Meanwhile the other types of vertigo have more to do with the instability of our body and resemble, for example, the sensation we get when we travel by boat.
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Types of vertigo
Vertigo usually has the same symptoms, but it can occur for a variety of reasons. In any case, whether they are constant or not, it is important that you go to your doctor anyway so that he can check what they are due to. Here are some of the more common types of dizziness.
Vertigo due to voltage drop
Dizziness associated with pressure drops are the most common. You will notice this, for example, if you change your position too quickly. The drop in blood pressure also often causes blurred vision, confusion and sleepiness. Hypotension is not a problem, but you should be careful that if you suffer from continuous drops in blood pressure, you should carry something salty in your bag to build up your blood pressure quickly. Also, as soon as you feel such a dizziness. , it is very important to sit down immediately to prevent hypotension from causing us to lose balance.
Vertigo due to low sugar level
Dizziness can occur when we haven't eaten for a long time or eat poorly. This leads to hypoglycemia, which is commonly known as "low blood sugar." What happens when blood sugar drops? Normally, dizziness from lack of sugar is associated with cold sweat, fatigue and nervousness. The most effective solution is that. to take carbohydrates as soon as possible in order to recover from this lack of sugar. The morning is the time when these drops in blood sugar are more frequent or if you are in an area where it is too hot or a level very high exercise.
Vertigo due to sun exposure
Who hasn't spent more than a few hours in the sun? We are sure that you have happened to arrive after a long day at the beach and feel dizzy. This is because if we spend many hours in the sun we can get dizzy. At that time the body temperature rises sharply and for many hours there is the dreaded sunstroke. When a heat stroke occurs, one should urgently go to the doctor, as the body is dehydrated, and in a more severe case you can suffer from ipetermination. This does not mean that we cannot sunbathe, but that we should do so when it is not peak sun exposure, such as from noon to 3 pm. Of course, it is important to check the hours we spend in the sun are alternate with baths to freshen up.
What to do in case of dizziness
1. Keep calm: It is important that if you find yourself dizzy or see a person who is dizzy, don't be nervous, as this will make the situation worse.
2. Sit or lie down: If you notice symptoms of dizziness it is best to sit down immediately. It doesn't matter if you are on the street, it is best to sit down for a moment before suddenly falling.
3. Take a deep breath: breathe in calmly until the dizziness subsides. It is important to stay calm and help the mind relax the rest of the body as well.
4. Raise your legs: If the dizziness is very intense, it is best to lie down and raise your legs. Get help and have someone else hold your legs up. This way the blood will flow properly again.
5. Ventilate the room: Fresh air is essential. For this you should put yourself in a ventilated place or make sure that the room is as ventilated as possible.
6. Do not eat: It is important that you do not eat or drink anything until you are fully recovered. It is essential that you do this because you could lose consciousness and therefore choke on the food you just swallowed.
7. Hydration: Once the dizziness passes, we need to hydrate as much as possible and then recover.
Whatever type of vertigo you suffer from, our advice is to contact and consult with a specialist so that he can personally evaluate your case.
For more information on vertigo, consult the Humanitas website.
