{"id":1111,"date":"2018-02-15T10:35:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T16:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~swient\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2018-08-31T12:45:15","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T18:45:15","slug":"when-to-seek-professional-help-for-dizzy-spells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/when-to-seek-professional-help-for-dizzy-spells\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Seek Professional Help for Dizzy Spells"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"When-to-Seek-Professional-Help-for-Dizzy-Spells\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/When-to-Seek-Professional-Help-for-Dizzy-Spells.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"155\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1144\" \/>Sudden dizzy spells can happen to anyone. They occur for a variety of reasons, and most of the time there&#8217;s nothing to worry about. If you are experiencing them frequently, however, there might be something going on that should be addressed by an ear, nose, and throat doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Am I Dizzy?<\/h2>\n<p>Dizziness can be a sign of a condition such as vertigo, but it can also be a short-term spell that stems from any number of reasons, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat or exercise<\/li>\n<li>Motion sickness<\/li>\n<li>Illness, such as a head cold or ear infection<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration or anemia<\/li>\n<li>Low blood sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few of the common causes of short-term dizzy spells. Anemia, dehydration, and ear infections can indicate additional issues, so be sure to seek medical attention if these are ongoing or seem to be a larger problem.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling Dizziness<\/h2>\n<p>If your dizziness seems to be from a short-term source like the possibilities mentioned above, you can do a few things to combat the dizziness, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit or lie down<\/li>\n<li>Avoid caffeine or alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sudden movements or standing<\/li>\n<li>Take action to reduce instances, like exercise, better diet, and more water intake<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your doctor about your medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always speak to your doctor if you&#8217;re concerned, and seek medical help if symptoms persist or if you have additional symptoms that accompany the dizzy spells.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Seek Immediate Medical Help<\/h2>\n<p>If you experience any of the following along with your dizzy spell, be sure to seek medical help immediately:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Numbness<\/li>\n<li>Loss of consciousness<\/li>\n<li>High fever<\/li>\n<li>Head injury<\/li>\n<li>Vision issues (double vision or loss of vision)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting (ongoing or severe)<\/li>\n<li>Slurred speech or droopiness in the face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Southwest Idaho ENT Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Southwest Idaho ENT can offer long-term solutions to some of the causes of dizziness. Contact us at <a href=\"tel:+12083364368\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(208) 336-4368<\/span><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sudden dizzy spells can happen to anyone. They occur for a variety of reasons, and most of the time there&#8217;s nothing to worry about. If you are experiencing them frequently, however, there might be something going on that should be addressed by an ear, nose, and throat doctor. Why Am I Dizzy? 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