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Dizziness Home Care
Home care for dizziness includes:
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Avoid caffeine.
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Avoid rapid movements of your head.
  • Elderly people with dizziness require assistance to walk:
    • A fall may result in fractured bones
  • If you feel faint:
    • Lie down.
    • Elevate your feet above your heart for 10-20 minutes.
    • Do not climb stairs.
    • Do not walk.
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
  • Rise slowly from a sitting position.
  • If you have high blood pressure:
    • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
    • Check your blood pressure every day. VideosImages
    • Keep a log of your results.
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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