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What Causes Persistent Dizzy Spells Throughout The Day?
Hi, I am 44 yr old Female. For the last week I have been having dizzy spells. It started one morning as I was getting out of bed. It happens throughout the day. If I look above my head like in the shower I feel like I am going to fall. I always maintained a good healthy life except for smoking and I am 26 days smoke free. Could this have something to do with it. I take regular vitamins as prescribed by my Nurse Practitioner. Thanks for any info you can help with.
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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If the dizziness occurs with certain head positions then it may be related to BPPV (benign paroxsymal positional vertigo).
This causes short episodes of dizziness/vertigo worse with certain positions.
It can be confirmed by a visit to your doctor. He or she would perform certain maneuvers to diagnose it.
If confirmed it would be treated with a maneuver called the epley maneuver.
It may not be linked to your smoking cessation.
I hope this helps
If the dizziness occurs with certain head positions then it may be related to BPPV (benign paroxsymal positional vertigo).
This causes short episodes of dizziness/vertigo worse with certain positions.
It can be confirmed by a visit to your doctor. He or she would perform certain maneuvers to diagnose it.
If confirmed it would be treated with a maneuver called the epley maneuver.
It may not be linked to your smoking cessation.
I hope this helps
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