Vertigo & Menopause

Vertigo (dizziness) is not a disease. It’s a symptom, according to Neurologychannel.com. When you are experiencing vertigo, you will have the sensation of whirling and spinning, which happens when there is a disturbance in your equilibrium or balance.
  1. Identification

    • When you perceive that the surrounding objects are moving this is called objective vertigo. When you feel as though you are moving this is called subjective vertigo.

    Menopause Symptom

    • Women who are middle-aged sometimes experience vertigo, which can be one of the early symptoms that you are approaching menopause, according to Healthsquare.com.

    Hot Flashes

    • The Merck Manual of Geriatrics explains that vertigo sometimes accompanies hot flashes, which many perimenopausal and menopausal women experience.

    Hormones and Blood Vessels

    • Vertigo can be the outcome of fluctuating hormones and changes that occur in the blood vessels that are located in the nervous system, according to Thehealthsuccesssite.com.

    Medication

    • Vertigo can also be the result of medicines that you are taking. Discuss your vertigo with your physician.

    Your Diet

    • In addition, eat well, keep yourself hydrated and this might help eliminate dizziness.

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