How to Relieve Vertigo

Vertigo is a sudden feeling of dizziness or nausea. You may begin to feel like you are swaying from side-to-side when you are actually standing still. Vertigo can be brought on by a variety of things such as anxiety, dehydration or inner ear disorders. You may begin to feel dizzy, lose your balance and fall down, which can be dangerous. There are a few ways to help you to reduce the feeling of vertigo, and you should try them as soon as you feel vertigo beginning--in order to reduce the chances of hurting yourself.

Instructions

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  Drink plenty of water. When your body becomes dehydrated, you may begin to feel dizzy or woozy. If you begin to feel dizzy, drink a glass of water. Caffeine can make you feel worse if you are feeling dizzy, so do not drink items with caffeine if you are feeling dizzy.

• 2

  Focus on an immobile object, immediately. When you begin to feel dizzy, sit down and sit very still then focus on a single object. You may also lie down and focus on an object.

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  Avoid tobacco and alcohol. Tobacco and alcohol may restrict blood vessels and make your symptoms worse.

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  Turn on a light that provides good lighting if you get up in the middle of the night. Proper lighting will help you to avoid bumping into things that can make you lose your balance and become dizzy.

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  Reduce anxiety. Try to stay away from situations that may cause you to feel uneasy or worrisome. Anxiety can cause you to feel woozy and tense, which will cause you to feel dizzy.

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  Visit your doctor and see if there are any medications that you may be able to take to help reduce vertigo. There are medications that will help to reduce anxiety, dizziness and nausea.