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Dizziness in Elderly: As age increases, the body’s functionality gradually starts decreasing. Many times the elderly complain that they are getting dizzy many times a day or suddenly they start moving around. Family members often assume that this is just the effect of weakness or age. But is really every time dizziness is only due to fatigue or weakness?
In fact, the coordination of the brain, ears and eyes is very important to maintain the balance of the body. If there is disturbance in any one of these three parts, then the balance of the body can deteriorate, which causes dizziness. This synergy can be weak in the elderly. But when this problem is happening again and again without any physical hard work, it can be a sign of some serious illness.
Signs of dizziness in the elderly
Dr. Daljit Singh in Neurosurgery Department at Max Hospital It is said that frequent-barking may be the initial symptom of brain stroke or micro stroke. Especially if there is a blurring, difficulty in speaking, numbness of one side or imbalance in walking, then it may indicate that oxygen or blood supply to the brain is being interrupted.
In some cases, the condition of the name ‘vertigo’ is also found, which is due to the disturbance of the interiors of the ear. It seems as if everything is moving. This problem can also be cured in a short time, but if the doctor’s advice remains continuously, it is necessary.
Sometimes this problem is also caused by side effects of medicines. Most of the elderly have high BP problems and they are taking many medicines simultaneously for these problems. Taking many medicines simultaneously causes many reactions in the body, which creates a situation of dizziness.
How to avoid dizziness
Reduce flour, high salt and fat items from the diet and keep protein, more vitamins. Walk at least 5 thousand steps daily. If there is addiction to smoking and alcohol, the sooner you leave it, the better it is.
- Do not take dizziness lightly
- If you are dizzy again and again, get a neurological check
- Get MRI, get the ear checked
- Get eye light and blood pressure checked
Change lifestyle
Apart from this, there are some small changes in their routine which should be done like-the elderly should move slowly while getting up. Drink enough water, eat nutritious food, start taking a new medicine, then keep an eye on the reaction of that medicine. If any elderly people are complaining of dizziness again and again in your house, do not take it lightly and get it checked in time.