Contrary to popular belief, dizziness is not a disease, but a symptom that can point to many diseases! Many factors can trigger dizziness, from weather changes to misbehavior, from light to loud noise, from tension to coughing. Behind these triggering factors are diseases originating from the ear and sometimes the brain. Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Assoc. Dr. Deniz Tuna Edizer pointed out that many complaints can accompany dizziness due to the underlying disease and gave information about the bet.
Displacement of ear crystals (BPPV)
Positional vertigo (BPPV) is among the most common diseases that cause dizziness. Positional vertigo, known publicly as the displacement of ear crystals, causes severe and short periodic dizziness, usually lasting for seconds, depending on head movements. Movements such as picking something from the shelf or tying shoes often trigger dizziness in this disease. The risk of positional vertigo increases with age. There are valuable studies showing that this disease is more common in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
Inflammation at the border of stability (Vestibular neuritis)
Vestibular neuritis, which is defined as inflammation at the border of stability, is also one of the common causes of vertigo. He talks about the presence of an upper respiratory tract infection in the majority of patients. Vestibular neuritis is quite severe and causes dizziness that continues for 7-10 days, but its severity decreases. Severe nausea and vomiting are also seen in patients, and oral feeding may not be possible. For this reason, some patients may require follow-up in the hospital.
Meniere’s disease
Meniere’s disease, which is caused by enlargement of inner ear fluids (endolymph), is stated as a valuable vertigo factor. Dizziness that occurs in attacks is its typical feature. In addition to vertigo, hearing loss, ringing and a feeling of fullness in the ear are seen at varying frequencies during the attack. The disease can be brought under control with diet changes, medication, and injections into the ear.
Inner ear inflammations (Labyrinthitis)
In the presence of labyrinthitis, known as inflammation of the inner ear, dizziness is accompanied by hearing loss and nausea/vomiting. Labyrinthitis may develop due to infections or non-infectious factors. In the presence of labyrinthitis, which generally causes severe dizziness, hospitalization may be required. Dizziness, which is not in attacks and always continues, can last for weeks, and then it can leave sequelae such as imbalance and hearing loss, especially with certain movements.
Vestibular migraine
In many patients diagnosed with migraine, independent vertigo attacks can be seen apart from classical migraine attacks. In the presence of migraine, the diagnosis is made by detecting a relationship between dizziness or imbalance and headache and instability, which can occur in attacks in the presence of migraine. Its treatment is generally similar to migraine treatment.
Cerebrovascular diseases
A significant proportion of vascular diseases that also cause dizziness occur as a result of obstruction. Vascular diseases can cause many additional complaints compared to the affected area. Among the risk factors are smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes.
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