10 Surprising Facts About Dizziness and Vertigo
Feeling a little lightheaded? Here’s what you should know about causes of dizziness and vertigo.
By Sara Altshul
Nearly 40 percent of people over 40 experience vertigo at least once.
Certain medications can cause dizziness or vertigo, including blood pressure treatments.
Though most cases of dizziness are minor, others may point to a serious issue like a heart condition.
Occasional dizziness is very common in adults, but it may surprise you to learn that vertigo — a related but more serious condition that makes you feel like the room is spinning as you stand still — affects nearly 40 percent of people over 40 at least once, according to the University of California San Francisco Medical Center.
While dizziness can make you feel momentarily unbalanced, and ranges in severity from merely annoying to seriously debilitating, vertigo may be a major symptom of a balance disorder. It can also cause nausea and vomiting.
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