Common Symptoms And Causes Of Dizziness

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Risk Factors And Complications Of Dizziness

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Anyone can develop symptoms of dizziness and vertigo, but there are certain factors that may increase your risk of getting dizzy or losing your balance. These risk factors include age, past episodes of dizziness, having an inner ear infection, having a medical condition that affects your balance, experiencing high levels of anxiety or stress, taking certain medications, suffering a head injury, having a family member with vertigo, being a woman, being pregnant, or drinking alcohol.
Older adults are more likely to have health conditions that cause dizziness, particularly a loss of balance. They’re also more likely to take medications that cause dizziness as a side effect. Similarly, people who have had an attack of dizziness before are prone to relapses and may experience dizziness in the future.
Dizziness can increase your risk of injury from falls or accidents. Driving a car or operating heavy machinery while suffering from dizziness can also increase the probability of an accident. If your dizziness is a symptom of a serious health condition, you might face long-term consequences if you leave it undiagnosed and untreated.