Causes of vertigo triggers

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh An Thien - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Dizziness is a common symptom in many diseases and almost everyone has experienced this condition. The causes of dizziness can come from a variety of sources and treatment will depend on the individual case.

Dizziness is a feeling of dizziness, everything around the patient moves, and is accompanied by a feeling of unbalance. Dizziness is considered physiological when it is a normal response of the body to activities or surroundings, such as dizziness when playing on a swing or when turning,... Physiological dizziness will go away when those unbalanced activities are gone. Pathological vertigo is a spontaneous or repeated form of dizziness, coming from many different causes of dizziness and treatment will depend on each cause.
Symptoms that often accompany dizziness are: Lightheadedness, feeling of loss of balance, headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating a lot, ringing in the ears, decreased sensation,... Dizziness often lasting for minutes, hours or even days.

When the symptoms of dizziness occur frequently, the patient himself will also think to the question: "What disease is vertigo?" and “Where does dizziness come from?”. The causes of dizziness can come from many different sources and there are usually 2 types of vertigo with separate groups of causes. They are:
2.1 Peripheral Dizziness Peripheral vertigo is the most common type of vertigo. Peripheral vertigo is caused by a disturbance in the inner ear that regulates the balance of the body. Specifically, when moving the head, the inside of the ear will indicate the head position, sending signals to the brain to maintain balance. If there is a problem inside the ear, the patient will have symptoms of pain, dizziness. This is usually caused by an inner ear infection or by a viral infection.
Some other causes of peripheral vertigo include:
Benign postural vertigo: The most common cause of dizziness. This is a condition in which the inner ear vestibule is impaired due to sudden changes in head position and movement, for example, sudden awakening, head elevation, change of head position to bowing, ... Benign dizziness due to posture is likely to occur in people who have had ear surgery, have a history of head trauma, ear infections and during treatment and convalescence. This condition is usually short-lived, and is more common in people over the age of 50. However, young people can also experience benign postural vertigo; Inflammation and swelling of the inner ear: An inflammation, infection that occurs in the inner ear, mainly caused by viruses or bacteria, and is common in people with the flu or cold. The inner ear is the organ that controls hearing and balance of the body, when infected, it will affect the ability to balance, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and lightheadedness. In addition, if you have an inner ear infection caused by dental inflammation, in addition to dizziness, the patient also experiences a number of other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hearing loss, fever, pain in the ear, ... ;

Past Head Trauma: Peripheral vertigo can be traced back to a medical history. People who have suffered a head injury may experience ear disorders, causing frequent dizziness; Vestibular Neuritis: A viral inflammation of the part of the ear nerve that connects directly to the brain. This condition can last for several hours, causing loss of balance, dizziness, headache, nausea; Meniere's disease: A rare disease of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness, hearing loss, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of the disease will appear for several hours or even days. Although quite dangerous, doctors have not yet determined the exact cause of Meniere's disease.
2.2 Central Vertigo Unlike peripheral vertigo caused by disturbances in the ear and balance organs, central vertigo is the result of problems in the brain. The part of the brain most affected is the cerebellum. Some causes of central dizziness are:
Migraine headache: Causes symptoms of headache, dizziness, dizziness, nausea, ringing in the ears, double vision, difficulty speaking, numbness of the scalp,... Headaches are worse when the person moves, runs, coughs, sneezes, or changes the position of the head. After a headache, the patient is often tired and sleepy. The disease usually occurs in young people. Factors that increase the risk are emotional stress, insomnia, noise, head trauma, changes in female hormone levels (usually related to the menstrual cycle or birth control pill use), use stimulant,...; Multiple sclerosis (multiple sclerosis): Is a nervous system disorder that occurs in the central nervous system - brain and spinal cord, caused by errors in the human immune system. Common symptoms of the disease are dizziness, lightheadedness, double vision, loss of balance, cramps, muscle weakness, slurred speech, depression, sexual dysfunction, loss of bladder and bowel control, etc. Stroke (cerebrovascular accident): Is a condition in which the brain is severely damaged, lacks oxygen due to interrupted or significantly reduced cerebral blood supply. Stroke symptoms are body fatigue, difficult movements, difficulty speaking, dizziness, dizziness, loss of balance, decreased vision, blurred vision, severe headache,... Weaknesses are family history, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high blood fat, obesity, smoking, unscientific lifestyle,...

Auditory neuroma: A benign tumor that develops on the vestibular nerve, the nerve system that connects the ear and brain. Symptoms of the disease are hearing loss, dizziness, loss of balance, ringing in the ears, numbness in the face or facial paralysis. The disease is caused by a genetic disorder; Brain Tumors: Attacks the cerebellum, leading to asynchronous coordination with body movements, dizziness, loss of balance; Medication: Some medications can cause side effects such as dizziness, loss of balance. In addition, dizziness can also originate from causes such as: nervous tension (working for a long time, often using computers), low blood pressure, dehydration, drinking too much caffeine, fear, anxiety, breathing too fast or too deeply,...

Dizziness can occur on many different levels. Depending on the level, there will be an appropriate response. Specifically:
Mild level: The patient should pay attention not to move suddenly, use hands to press the acupuncture points in the head (temporary, baili) or stick high to relieve headache, dizziness; Moderate: Crush about 10g of fresh ginger, add about 100-150ml of boiling water, stir well, decant water and add sweet enough sugar, drink while still hot to reduce symptoms of dizziness and nausea. In addition, the patient should lie still, do not change position suddenly, do not walk to avoid falling; Severe degree: Should rest in a quiet place, avoid sunlight or noise, drink fresh ginger juice according to the above recipe. When the patient gets better, he should go to the hospital for a specific examination. Dizziness can be a warning sign of dangerous diseases. Therefore, if the patient suffers from frequent dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, etc., the patient should see a doctor soon to get an accurate diagnosis of the health problem they are having and timely and effective treatment. . During the treatment process, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, and at the same time combine with a healthy lifestyle, exercise and limit nervous tension to better control dizziness.

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