{"id":94,"date":"2021-06-30T17:24:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T11:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doxinate.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2022-04-13T08:34:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T03:04:35","slug":"what-is-dizziness-and-motion-sickness-what-are-the-cures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doxinate.com\/blog\/what-is-dizziness-and-motion-sickness-what-are-the-cures\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dizziness and Motion Sickness? What are the Cures?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is Dizziness?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness is a feeling of being unbalanced or lightheaded. You may feel like going to faint or your surroundings are spinning around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With dizziness, you can also feel nauseous or an urge to vomit. Dizziness is not a medical condition but is a symptom of an underlying cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some possible causes of dizziness include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoglycemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypotension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion\/Travel sickness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inner ear problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking certain medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circulation problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even common cold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating dizziness usually involves treating one of the other conditions named above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Home Cures for Dizziness<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods and nutrients can help resolve your dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Dehydration is one of the most common causes of dizziness. So when you feel tired and thirsty, try drinking lots of water and stay hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ginger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ginger is one of the best remedies which can help cure your dizziness and motion sickness. In general, it also helps treat nausea in pregnant women. You can include ginger in many forms &#8211; drinking ginger tea or taking ginger supplements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Consuming vitamin C can reduce dizziness. Foods to include are:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin E<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; To maintain proper elasticity between blood vessels, vitamin E can prevent circulation problems. Vitamin E can be found in foods such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat germ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Vitamin D improves your tolerance towards dizziness after BPPV attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you are anaemic, try including foods rich in iron, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark leafy greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Medications to Treat Dizziness<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water pills or diuretics can be used to treat conditions like Meniere\u2019s disease that causes a fluid buildup in your inner ear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC (Over-the-Counter) antihistamines are another option, which can treat dizziness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines and anticholinergics are the only two prescribed medications that treat dizziness instead of the underlying condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is motion sickness?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion sickness is caused when there are conflicts among your senses. You may feel like spinning around and upside down. At this phase, your eyes see something, your muscles feel something else, and your inner ear senses something else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when your brain is unable to take those mixed signals and that is when you end up feeling dizzy and sick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Remedies to Treat Motion Sickness<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ginger <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Ginger is widely used in treating nausea, which can be consumed either in raw form or can be ground to consume in tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protein <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Protein-rich foods are a way healthier alternative option to carbohydrates to control nausea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cinnamon <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Cinnamon effectively treats nausea that is caused due to menstrual pain. You can use cinnamon as a flavour in cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Staying hydrated <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Did you know that dehydration can also make you feel nauseous! Hence, taking small sips of water regularly is considered the best solution to stay hydrated. Restore the lost salts and sugars while vomiting, with salty foods, non-carbonated or sugar drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay away from spicy or junk foods <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; To help relieve nausea it is advisable to stick to a monotonous diet. Don\u2019t include foods that can disturb your stomach and make you feel bloated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sitting upright<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Control your nausea and improve your digestion by sitting upright.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Allopathic Medicines To Treat Your Motion Sickness!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the common medications that can help treat your motion sickness are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclizine (Marezine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meclizine (Antrizine, Antivert, Bonine, Meni-D)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop, transdermal patches)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Dizziness? 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