Coping With Dizzy Spells

Coping With Dizzy Spells

Coping With Dizzy Spells

Basically, there are three main causes and these are problems with the inner ear, the eyes, or the brain. About 80% of cases are caused by the inner ear. The movement of the head causing a 'floaty' feeling is likely a symptom of BPPV or Benign Paroxismal Positional Vertigo.

This is brought about by the malfunction of the sensory cells inside the middle ear which gives us a sense of balance. These cells are hair-like in form are found in the base of three circular canals filled with fluid.

These canals are oriented 90-degrees from each other and correspond to X,Y, and Z axes. Tilting our head to the right, for example, causes the fluid in the X axis to move along the canals. As the fluid moves, the hair cells sway towards the direction of the motion. This tells the brain that the body, or at least the head, is tilting to the right and braces itself accordingly. This system coordinates with the visual system, so when we move our head to the right, the eyes expect to see things at the right side and look to the right.

Imagine a condition where the hair cells do not move but the body is tilting to the right. The eyes do not expect any movement but experience motion. The brain becomes confused and cannot process the environment. The lack of coordination makes one dizzy and sometimes nauseated. Hair cells do not move if the fluid contains "otoliths". Since the debris may occlude the canals, fluid can't move and hair cells can't sway.

The solution here is for one to move the debris by positioning the body in certain angles. These maneuvers promote the movement of fluid and hair cells. Do these simple exercise at home:

Position 1: Look forward while seated.

Position 2: Lay on your side with head tilting up and eyes looking up. Stay in position for 3 minutes.

Position 3: Swing to the opposite side and repeat.

Position 4: Go back to the seated position and stay for 3 minutes. Repeat the whole exercise 3-5 times and do these twice a day.

After the exercises, it is recommended that for at least two days, the patient remains in a reclined position when sleeping. In most cases one to two weeks of practicing these exercises will cure the dizziness. They should stay away from salty and fatty foods, MSG, and food preservatives. Those with BPPV are encouraged to ambulate to further stimulate the hair cells. With constant stimulation, the body will be able to adapt the situation and re-orient itself to the surroundings. With all senses in sync, vertigo and other symptoms will subside.

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