How to Fight Dizziness

Dizziness is a feeling of lightheadedness, or the sensation that everything is spinning around. It's a common reason for doctor visits. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, dizziness is rarely serious or life threatening. You should see your doctor if you experience recurrent or severe dizziness. Treatment is usually effective. Dizziness can result from inner ear inflammation, migraines, or from riding in a moving car. In most cases the dizziness goes away by itself. If not, there are natural ways to fight dizziness.

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Keep hydrated to help fight dizziness.

Drink fluids. According to heartspring.net, dizziness may worsen with dehydration.

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Change your position slowly, especially when getting up.

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Store items on shelves between waist and eye level.

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Make sure your eyeglasses and hearing aids are current.

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The wrong prescription eyeglasses could cause dizziness.

Practice deep breathing. This will calm the nerves and reduce stress that could add to dizziness.

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Check your medications for the side effect of dizziness. If you are taking these medications, tell your doctor.

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Some medications cause dizziness.

Take Dramamine or other medications for motion sickness to avoid dizziness while traveling.

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Canalith repositioning or the Epley Maneuver can help relieve certain types of dizziness. Your doctor or therapist can perform these simple procedures, which maneuver the position of your head.