Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one on dizziness.
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Feeling Dizzy? How to Manage Your Vertigo, Improve Your Balance
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits — and the main cause of accidental deaths — among Americans 65 and older. Dizziness often precedes a fall. Find out what to do if you experience vertigo.
What Exactly Is a Fainting Spell—and When Should You Worry?
As scary as it may be, fainting – also known as syncope – is actually very common. It occurs in about one-third of the general population, and there are a number of different things that can cause someone to pass out.
You’re Feeling Dizzy — Should You Be Worried?
Have you ever felt momentarily dizzy? Many people have at one time or another. Dizziness, which is a sense of unsteadiness or unstable movement, is common. About 15 percent of the general population experience dizziness each year.
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