Vertigo, a potential cause of serious disease.

Vertigo is one of the symptoms that may refer to brain disease. Some people may think that this is normal. They are just dizzy. Sit and rest and it will go away. But to be sure It’s better to go get a checkup with the doctor.

Dizziness / Vertigo is not considered a disease. But it is only a symptom of the disease. It is found more often in the elderly. Patients often have symptoms of various symptoms as follows:

• Vertigo is a symptom of movement ยูฟ่าเบท of the surrounding environment in a circular motion. Or counterclockwise, the image flows slowly according to the change of pose.
• Vertigo is the feeling that oneself is spinning. Can move Rocking like standing on a boat Including the sensation that there is fluid in the head or body.
• Vertigo symptoms may come and go for a short period of time or last for days, weeks, or months.
• Vertigo may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and hearing ringing in the ears.

Causes of dizziness/vertigo

1. Diseases of the inner ear that are frequently encountered include uneven fluid in the ear (Meniere’s Disease), tartar in the inner ear that falls out (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), and inflammation of the auditory nerve (Vestibular Neuronitis). As for diseases of the inner ear that May occur rarely, such as labyrinthitis, hearing loss from sound conduction. or there is new bone growth at the base of the stapes (Superior canal dehiscence), a tumor in the inner ear nerve (Acoustic Neuroma)
2. Diseases of the brain. Dizziness caused by diseases of the brain. Especially the back of the brain or the cerebellum (Cerebellum) and the brain stem (Brain Stem), such as cerebrovascular disease (Stroke), including transient ischemic attack (TIA), migraine headaches with dizziness (Vestibular) Migraine, brain tumors especially at the base of the skull and cerebellum, multiple sclerosis, degenerative brain conditions (Parkinson’s Disease/Cerebellar Ataxia), infections in the middle brain.
3. Physical illnesses associated with dizziness Usually the symptoms are not severe. Patients often present with symptoms of dizziness, feeling wobbly, and fatigued. They rarely experience dizziness / vertigo, including:

• may cause by conditions related to abnormal blood circulation such as low blood pressure, high blood pressure, abnormal pressure after changing positions (Orthostatic Hypotension).
• Caused by an iron deficiency (low iron level) or abnormal mineral salts in the body such as sodium and potassium.
• Caused by abnormal blood sugar levels (Dysglycemia) including low blood sugar. or too high
• Vertigo can be caused by a side effect of certain medications. Especially sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants.
• By dehydration or heat stroke.
• cause by a buildup of carbon monoxide (Carbon Monoxide Poisoning).
• Vertigo may cause by an obstructive airway condition (Obstructive Sleep Apnea: OSA).

dizziness Which way should you see a doctor immediately?

     Symptoms that should see a doctor include dizziness/vertigo if these other symptoms are also present. You should go for a proper evaluation. and differential diagnosis to identify important causes as soon as possible This is because these joint symptoms may be caused by brain diseases. that may intensify and lead to disability or eventually become disabled

• Dizziness/vertigo lasting more than 1 week. After taking medication to relieve symptoms, symptoms did not improve. or only slightly better
• Dizziness that is so severe that it interferes with daily life or movement
• Dizziness / vertigo along with neurological symptoms such as staggering, weakness, slurred speech, numbness of the body.
• Dizziness/vertigo along with headaches
• Dizziness/vertigo along with ear symptoms such as decreased hearing. Hearing a ringing sound in the ears, tinnitus
• Dizziness/vertigo along with eye symptoms such as blurred vision.
• Dizziness following an accident

Importantly, taking care of Vertigo and Dizziness is diagnosis and additional examination to confirm the disease.

Exclude diseases that are seriously dangerous. Especially symptoms caused by diseases of the brain that can lead to disability, disability, or even death. This can be done through brain imaging, blood tests, and hearing tests. After diagnosing the cause of dizziness The doctor will give advice on treatment options, disease progression, and use of medications to relieve symptoms. and avoiding stimulating factors that cause recurrence Including the prognosis that the disease may recur. and may result in accidents as well.