Severe dizziness. What to do at home, reasons

Severe dizziness is not an independent pathology. This is a symptom that indicates the development of a certain disease in the human body. In this case, accompanying signs appear that will help to preliminarily determine the pathology and choose a treatment.

At home, you can use various methods to eliminate dizziness, but if the cause of the pathological condition is not a disease. With a prolonged presence of discomfort, you should not do something on your own, it is better to go to the hospital and undergo an examination.

Types of dizziness and their differences

Dizziness is characterized by an unstable state and uncertain position in space. It seems to a person that the surrounding objects revolve around the body. There is a feeling of instability, balance is disturbed, the soil leaves from under your feet.

In medicine, severe dizziness is divided into 2 main groups:

Name	Description
Systemic vertigo	Vestibular, true vertigo. The main cause of the pathological condition is damage to the balance organ (vestibular apparatus). With systemic dizziness, it seems to a person that objects move around him or he himself.
Non-systemic dizziness	Non-vestibular, untrue vertigo. The pathological condition is not associated with impaired functioning of the vestibular apparatus.

Severe vertigo occurs against the background of certain reasons, which will help to determine the doctor therapist. It is important not to postpone the visit to a specialist and immediately go to the hospital.

Safe causes of vertigo, ways to alleviate the condition

Severe dizziness often results from the following physiological factors:

• a sharp change in body position, rise;
• prolonged fasting, strict diet;
• stressful condition, severe shock;
• high body temperature;
• alcohol abuse;
• long-term treatment with certain drugs;
• damage to the visual apparatus;
• seasickness;
• a sharp rise to a great height.

At home, the following recommendations of doctors will help you to eliminate severe dizziness on your own:

• you need to drink more clean water, which will help prevent dehydration and restore blood pressure;
• for some time or completely, you should stop drinking coffee, alcoholic beverages and energy drinks;
• breathing exercises will help you to relax and overcome anxiety.

If you feel discomfort approaching, do not close your eyes. In such a situation, it is important to focus on a specific object in order to reduce the intensity of unpleasant feelings. You can additionally breathe fresh air, go outside. In other cases, you need to go to the hospital, get tested. There is always a risk of deteriorating health.

Dangerous causes of dizziness and their symptoms, methods of treatment

Severe dizziness (it is impossible to do medical procedures at home, since it is possible to aggravate the state of health) occurs against the background of various serious diseases. A physician or neurologist will help to establish an accurate diagnosis.

Name	Description
Vestibular neuronitis	A pathological condition characterized by an inflammatory lesion of the vestibular nerve of a viral, infectious or allergic nature. A person has sudden and prolonged dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and imbalance.
Meniere's disease	A disease characterized by an inflammatory process in the inner ear. Pathology leads to the accumulation of excess fluid in the labyrinth of the ear. Associated symptoms: prolonged and severe paroxysmal dizziness; nausea, vomiting; hearing deteriorates; pressure in the ear area increases; tinnitus occurs. Doctors cannot say for sure what provokes the pathological condition, so symptomatic treatment is carried out.
Hunt Syndrome	The disease is characterized by a lesion of the facial geniculate node. In this case, ganglionitis develops. At an early stage, the pathology manifests itself with clinical signs, like a viral infection. Dizziness, unsteadiness, and horizontal nystagmus develop when the disease spreads to the vestibular nerve. Vestibular ataxia progresses.
Shake the maze	The disease occurs against the background of a strong inflammatory process that develops in the inner ear. Intense dizziness appears suddenly and is the main symptom. Pathological processes provoke viral and bacterial infections.
Migraine vertigo (vestibular migraine)	A form of recurrent systemic vertigo. The attack lasts minutes or hours. Associated symptoms: visual impairment; flashes, midges or rainbow stripes before the eyes; increased sensitivity to light, sounds; sometimes headache worries. Often, migraine vertigo occurs as a reaction to strong odors, certain foods, or environmental situations.
Dizziness with multiple sclerosis	Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease in which nerve fibers in the spinal cord and brain are damaged. Pathology is accompanied by the following symptoms: headache; ataxia; paresis; vibration sensitivity is disturbed; intelligence decreases. In some situations, the disease proceeds without pronounced symptoms, since healthy cells take on the responsibilities of damaged tissues.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)	The pathological condition is characterized by acute circulatory disturbance in the cerebral region of the ischemic type. The neurological symptoms of TIA are paresis, deterioration of sensitivity, and damage to the retina.
Perilymphatic fistula	The disease is accompanied by the formation of a fistula that connects the tympanic cavity and the inner ear. The provoking factors are chronic diseases of the hearing organs, trauma and damage, as well as congenital anomalies.
Cerebellar stroke	A serious but rare disease characterized by impaired blood circulation in the cerebellum. As a result, the cells of the organ die off slowly. Coordination of movements is impaired, tremors appear in the arms and legs, and vision problems arise. The provoking factor is vascular thrombosis, aneurysm or head injury.

In any situation, with the development of pathological processes, against the background of which there is a strong dizziness in a person, concomitant clinical symptoms appear. They will help the doctor make a preliminary diagnosis and prescribe the patient an informative examination. The results obtained will make it possible not only to differentiate the pathology, but also to draw up an effective therapy regimen.

Treating vertigo at home

Severe dizziness (it is not recommended to do anything at home, as you can provoke complications) in a person requires complex therapy, depending on provoking factor. The main goal of treatment is to improve the patient's condition and prevent recurrences.

Drug therapy

The physician therapist selects medicines individually in each case, taking into account the results of diagnostics and the person's condition. It is important to adhere to dosages strictly to reduce the likelihood of side effects and deterioration in health.

Drug group	Name	Application
H1-histamine receptor blockers	Dimenhydrinate, Promethazine	Adult patients are prescribed 50-100 mg every 4 hours, depending on the condition of the person. The maximum daily dosage is 400 mg.
Nootropics	Memoplant, Gliatilin	The doctor prescribes 1 tablet 1-2 times a day. The minimum course of treatment lasts 8 weeks.
Corticosteroids	Methylprednisolone, Betamethasone	The dosage of the drug depends on the patient's condition and is 200-1000 mg per day.
Antiemetics	Domperidone, Metoclopramide	Typically, patients are prescribed 1 tablet 3 times a day.
Anticholinergics	Scopolamine, Platyphyllin	The medicine is taken by mouth or injected subcutaneously. The adult dosage is 0.25-0.5 mg per day.
Benzodiazepines	Diazepam, Lorazepam	The initial dosage for an adult patient is 5-10 mg. If necessary, it is gradually increased to 100 mg, depending on the condition of the person.
Correctors of cerebrovascular accidents	Cinnarizine, Vinpocetine	The medicine should be taken orally, preferably after meals. The adult dosage is 25-75 mg 3 times a day, depending on the condition of the person.
Diuretics	Furosemide, Lasix	The tablets should be taken before meals, swallowed whole and washed down with water. The initial dosage for adult patients is 20-80 mg per day.

In the complex therapy of severe dizziness, the therapist may additionally prescribe antihistamines, sedatives.

First aid for severe vertigo

Severe dizziness requires first aid to the victim. In this situation, the person must be reassured and a doctor called.

Before the arrival of the medical team at home, you can do the following:

1. Lay the person down. He needs to remain completely calm, not move, not turn his head, not make sharp turns.
2. Raise your head and shoulders using a pillow.
3. Open windows and doors for fresh air.
4. Put a cold wet towel on your forehead.
5. Unbutton tight clothing.
6. Give water to a person. In some situations, dizziness can lead to dehydration.

If it is not possible to lie down, it is necessary to sit down and bend strongly so that the head touches the knees. This action is aimed at improving blood circulation. You need to breathe deeply, since oxygen deficiency is a common cause of dizziness.

Exercise therapy for cervical muscles

Physiotherapy exercises with the appearance of severe dizziness will help restore blood circulation in the area of ​​the cervical spine, against which many diseases develop, accompanied by vertigo.

Approximate set of exercises:

1. In a standing position, strain your arms, and clench your fists, dropping your shoulders, straightening your back. Stay in this position for 30 seconds and relax.
2. While standing, tilt your head slowly to one side and the other so that your ear touches your shoulder. It is important to do the exercise slowly so that painful sensations do not appear.
3. Raise your shoulders without bending them forward. Then lower it and take it back, straightening the chest. Return to starting position. Repeat the exercise 6-8 times.

Regular exercise will help strengthen muscles, relieve spasms, and improve the condition of the intervertebral discs. It is important that a specialized doctor helps you choose a set of exercises, since physiotherapy exercises have certain contraindications.

Safe folk remedies for dizziness

Unconventional methods of healers and healers can be used for severe dizziness, but in combination with medications and under the supervision of the attending physician. Folk remedies are completely safe for human health, but there is always a risk of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Effective recipes for healers and healers for severe dizziness:

Name	Recipe	Application
Lemon balm tea	Grind dry or fresh leaves of the plant. Pour 1 tbsp. hot water (1 tbsp.). Insist for 20-30 minutes and drain.	The ready-made broth should be drunk when dizziness appears. Melissa improves blood circulation, brain function and relieves headaches.
Hawthorn	Grind the buds of the plant (100 g) well. Add to them natural honey (30 g), 1 g each of cinnamon and vanilla, as well as 700 ml of brandy. Mix all components well. The resulting product is recommended to be stored in a dark and warm place.	A folk remedy is taken before meals for 30 minutes, 1 tbsp. within 2-3 months. Hawthorn contains vitamins and minerals, improves cerebral circulation, eliminates dizziness.
Vinegar honey tea	Mix 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. natural honey. Pour all components with hot water (1 tbsp.) And stir well.	The finished product is preferably taken in the morning after waking up or before meals. The medicine calms the central nervous system and lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Essential oils (camphor, juniper, fir) help to cope with severe dizziness. Oil solutions are used together or in pure form. They lubricate all the lymph nodes that are in the head area.

Vitamins

Severe dizziness (it is impossible to do an independent diagnosis at home, especially if the cause pathological condition is a serious illness) is treated in a comprehensive manner and provides an additional admission vitamin products. To replenish the missing elements, you can adhere to a special diet, which will help you choose a nutritionist doctor or take pharmacy supplements. It all depends on the patient's condition and the degree of development of pathological processes.

Effective vitamin complexes:

Name	Application	Contraindications
Complivit	The drug contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals. The standard dosage for an adult patient is 1 tablet 2 times a day. The treatment lasts a month.	children under 12 years old; individual sensitivity to the composition of the drug.
Undevit	The drug not only contains all vitamins and minerals. It improves brain activity, the functioning of the central nervous system. The medicine should be taken after meals, 2 tablets 2-3 times a day for a month.	hypersensitivity to components.

Vitamin complexes are especially recommended to be taken if a person does not follow a balanced diet, is often nervous, and also faces great physical exertion.

Homeopathy

Alternative medicine is homeopathy, which activates the defenses of the body itself to fight certain diseases. For severe dizziness, some homeopathic remedies can also be used:

Name	Application	Contraindications
Vertigohele	The standard adult dosage is 10 drops or 1 tablet 3 times a day. It is recommended to keep the dragee in the mouth until it is completely dissolved. The course of therapy lasts on average 2-3 weeks.	individual sensitivity to the drug; pregnancy; breast-feeding; children under 18 years of age; lactose intolerance.
Phosphorus	Granules should be taken 3-4 times a day before meals, 30 minutes or after meals. The course of treatment lasts 3-4 weeks. Adult patients are prescribed 8 granules, they should be absorbed until completely dissolved or kept under the tongue.	Hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug

Homeopathic remedies are safe for human health, but it is imperative to select drugs with a homeopathic doctor.

When should you see a doctor immediately?

Severe dizziness (it is not recommended to do diagnostics at home and carry out treatment on your own) is not always the result of physiological factors.

If the cause is a disease, the person develops concomitant symptoms, with which it is important to immediately consult a physician:

• loss of consciousness;
• nausea, vomiting;
• headache;
• increased sweating;
• trembling of the upper and lower extremities.

A doctor's consultation and a medical examination will also be needed for a person with the appearance of tachycardia, painful sensations behind the sternum. The same applies to a sharply reduced sensitivity, weakness in the body. If the pathological condition is observed for more than an hour, the person needs emergency medical assistance.

The prognosis for severe dizziness depends on the condition of the person and the provoking factor. Minor violations can be eliminated by yourself at home. Emergency and difficult situations require the help of a physician or a neurologist, the person himself in such a situation will not be able to do anything. The pathological condition requires a comprehensive diagnosis and properly selected therapy. Otherwise, unpleasant consequences await the person.

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