ENT Frequent dizziness must always be taken seriously

Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms in medicine. They usually have very different causes, because the spatial orientation and our sense of balance not only one organ but several organs are involved. If there is a disturbance, those affected literally lose their balance and feel dizzy. Dizziness is often accompanied by nausea, sweating and anxiety. A quick clarification is useful in any case, according to the HNOnet-NRW, an association of established ENT doctors.

Always take dizziness seriously. Image: Stasique - fotolia

On the basis of the symptoms and possible concomitant symptoms, ENT specialists draw their first conclusions about the underlying disease. Disturbances in the area of ​​the organ of balance, for example, are noticeable as vertigo, which is often accompanied by ear noise or hearing loss. In case of circulatory dizziness, the affected person also gets black in front of the eyes and in case of tensions in the neck area the dizziness occurs more diffusely during certain head movements. If dizziness results from a disease in the organ of balance, physicians then develop an individual therapy concept. These include medical and physiotherapeutic measures with storage and dizziness training. "Especially if the dizziness already exists over a longer period of time, the cooperation of the patient in the anti-vertigo training is required", clarifies Dr. med. Uso Walter, Chairman of the HNOnet-NRW.

"Many ENT doctors also offer a novel balance coordination system for training. Through various exercises, deliberately critical situations for the organ of equilibrium are brought about. "So train the affected with the help of eye and body movements to compensate for deficits. As a result, they learn to keep their balance in the future and no longer respond to difficult situations with dizziness symptoms. However, the training must be repeated regularly and for a longer period of time. Patients can effectively support therapy through targeted home training.

Exercises against dizziness
- While lying down, turn your head from right to left, first with your eyes closed, then with your eyes open.
- Bend forward leaning on the chair or the edge of the bed and pick up an object lying on the floor. Initially with open and later with closed eyes.
- Take a small ball in your right hand and throw it in the left hand and back while standing over eye level.
- On the move: Walking through the room, initially with open eyes and then with closed eyes - the exercise can be made more difficult by placing one foot directly in front of the other as you walk. (Pm)