{"id":1944,"date":"2019-11-08T13:25:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T18:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2019-12-02T12:30:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T17:30:52","slug":"feeling-off-balance-when-to-seek-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/feeling-off-balance-when-to-seek-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Off-Balance? When to Seek Treatment."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all experience occasional bouts of dizziness. Just scrolling through the news these days is enough to make you feel faint! A dizzy spell once in a while isn\u2019t a cause for alarm, but persistent episodes should be evaluated by an Athens ear, nose and throat specialist. It’s possible your dizziness could be a sign of a serious underlying condition<\/strong> requiring prompt medical attention.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness and the Balance System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dizziness<\/a> is one of the most common health complaints in Georgia. About 15 percent of Athens residents experience dizziness each year<\/strong>; it\u2019s even more common in older individuals\u2014affecting about 40 percent of seniors over the age of 65. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is affected most by dizziness?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness is especially dangerous for the elderly<\/strong>; it increases their risk of falls<\/strong>, which represent the most common initial factor leading to death in those over the age of 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens in the body when we get dizzy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dizziness is a blanket term used to describe any sensation of unsteadiness or imbalance. It occurs when the brain senses movement that isn\u2019t actually happening and overcompensates<\/strong>. These false signals originate in the balance system<\/a>, which is comprised of the inner ear, eyes and sensory nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of dizziness include the following:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n