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Dizziness: Doctors
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Dizziness is one of the most common medical complaints in North America. In fact, dizziness accounts for about 8 million doctor’s visits every year in the United States. 42% of people complain that they have suffered from dizziness at some point in their lives and even more will eventually experience it. Most people find that they can deal pretty well with dizziness, but when it occurs on a daily basis, like in fibromyalgia, severe dizziness can really put a damper on your life. More than two-thirds of people with fibromyalgia suffer regularly from dizziness.
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Dizziness often disappears without treatment or with treatment of the underlying problem, but it can be long term or chronic. According to the National Institutes of Health, 42% of Americans will seek medical help for dizziness at some point in their lives. The costs may exceed a billion dollars and account for five million doctor visits annually. Episodes of dizziness increase with age. Among people aged 75 or older, dizziness is the most frequent reason for seeing a doctor.
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Dizziness accounts for about 5 to 6% of visits to the doctor. It may occur at any age but becomes more common as people age. It affects about 40% of people older than 40 at some time. At any age, dizziness can cause problems, particularly when doing an exacting or a dangerous task, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. People who have dizziness that persists or interferes with daily activities should see a doctor.
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Over-the-counter medicines can reduce dizziness. They are most helpful during the first week, when vertigo is most severe. If used for long periods, these medicines may get in the way of recovery and make you drowsy. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your dizziness.
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The doctor will ask you to describe your dizziness and answer questions about your general health. Along with these questions, your doctor will examine your ears, nose, and throat. Some routine tests will be performed to check your blood pressure, nerve and balance function, and hearing. Possible additional tests may include a CT or MRI scan of your head, special tests of eye motion after warm or cold water or air is used to stimulate the inner ear (ENG – electronystagmography or VNG – videonystagmography), and in some cases, blood tests or a cardiology (heart) evaluation. Your doctor will determine the best treatment based on your symptoms and the cause of them.
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According to research studies, 85% of all dizziness and balance problems can be accurately diagnosed and successfully treated following a thorough evaluation. You don’t have to live with dizziness, lightheadedness or feelings of being off balance. Help is available. Contact The Hearing Doctor office if you have concerns with dizziness and/or balance problems.
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