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Is Age Making Your Dizziness Worse?
Published: Jun 07, 2024
Dizziness is common in older adults and can be caused by multiple factors. Understanding these can help in managing the condition effectively.
Dizziness in Older Adults
Older adults often experience dizziness due to various conditions. This includes vertigo, cerebrovascular disease, neck disorders, and more. Visual impairments and physical deconditioning can worsen the condition.
Multiple Sensory Defect Dizziness
Older adults often have more than one cause for dizziness. This combination of issues, known as multiple-sensory defect dizziness, can be challenging to diagnose and treat effectively.
Common Risk Factors
Key risk factors include anxiety traits, depressive symptoms, and impaired balance. Conditions like postural hypotension and past myocardial infarction also contribute.
Frequently Asked Questions
It often stems from multiple health issues.
It's dizziness caused by multiple issues in older adults.
Anxiety, depression, and balance impairment are key factors.
Yes, it can make dizziness worse.
The Bottom Line
Addressing multiple causes of dizziness in older adults is crucial for effective management.
References
- Tinetti ME, Williams CS, Gill TM. Dizziness among older adults: a possible geriatric syndrome. Ann Intern Med 2000; 132:337.
- Lin HW, Bhattacharyya N. Balance disorders in the elderly: epidemiology and functional impact. Laryngoscope 2012; 122:1858.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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