Question 1

how to stop dizzyness?

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Some thoughts: How to stop dizziness depends on the cause. If you are dehydrated - then it would be important to hydrate well with water. If you get dizzy after going from lying to sitting or standing, then it would be important to take your time and do this slowly. If this is a chronic problem - it warrants medical evaluation. Take  care.

Question 2

what can cause dizziness?

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Many things: Difficulties with the inner ear and migraines are common causes of dizziness, but there are multiple other possible causes including your heart or neurological problems.

Good place to start would be with your primary care or ENT doctor

Question 3

what dr to see for dizzyness?

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Start with your doc: Most primary care docs, in general or internal medicine are well trained in the multiple areas that can give rise to dizziness. If their efforts are unable to sort it out they will know who in your region would have more experience with the issue.

Question 4

is ginger good for dizziness?

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No,but: It is a well known help with nausea.

Question 5

what to do to stop dizziness?

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Depends on the cause: There are too many causes of dizziness to list.  
Low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia, dehydration, hypothyroidism, problems with ear, and on and on...  They all have different treatments--see your primary care doctor.

Question 6

what causes a sudden dizziness?

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Dizziness: Depends. There are many possibilities especially problems of the brain, ear, and heart.  Sometimes sudden changes in posture can cause this and numerous medications.  You should report the details of the dizziness to your medical doctor to be examined and properly treated.

Question 7

when is dizziness an emergency?

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On dizziness: Dizziness is a common symptom caused by a number of different factors, some that are benign and some that are serious.

I would be concerned about dizziness that affected walking severely, dizziness associated with long-lasting double vision, clumsiness in one arm, or intractable vomiting.  Sometimes these are signs of a problem with the brain.  Hope this helps!

Question 8

how do i relieve the dizziness?

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Remedies: Provide fluids and rest to start.If not relieved make sure to provide some easy source of calories to raise blood sugar. providing a decongestant may be helpful if  age appropriate and there are allergy or sinus symptoms coexisting

Question 9

what can cause sudden dizziness?

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BPPV: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a n inner ear problem where the crystals inside the ear are dislodged and then caught in the semi-circular canals causing the dizziness.  Other possibilities are:
low blood pressure, 
low blood o2, 
low blood sugar, or
hyperventilation, yo name a few.

Question 10

best way to deal with dizziness?

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Depends: Dizziness is usually under the control of the inner ear structures (semicircular canals) . Any infection or fluid in the middle or inner ear, nasal allergies, sinus infections can affect dizziness. Hypotension(low blood pressure) from anemia, high blood pressure medication or problems with blood flow to the ear structures (heart or carotid artery occlusion) and should be evaluated and treated.

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