If dizziness persists, it may be a warning sign of a serious underlying condition, so caution is necessary. If it is not benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or Meniere's disease, you should also consider the possibility of cerebrovascular abnormalities.

 

Stroke is a deadly disease that ranks fourth in causes of death in the country (Statistics Korea 2023 Cause of Death Statistics). In particular, it is a disease where the golden time is very important, as conditions such as ischemic stroke caused by blocked cerebral blood vessels and hemorrhagic stroke caused by ruptured blood vessels lead to increased brain cell damage and subsequent sequelae as treatment is delayed. Dizziness caused by stroke progresses acutely. Even if persistent dizziness is mild, it is very important to confirm early whether it is not caused by a cerebrovascular disease.

Dr. Seongrok Lee, a neurology specialist at Juan Nuri Hospital Brain and Nervous System Center, said, "Dizziness is a common symptom in daily life, but it can be a warning sign of serious conditions such as stroke," and added, "Especially for elderly patients or those with chronic illnesses, if they experience dizziness without any particular reason, they should pay immediate attention."

 

Dizziness accompanied by vomiting

▲Visual impairment causing double vision

▲Symptoms of numbness in the limbs or sudden loss of strength

When symptoms such as slurred speech and difficulty maintaining conversations occur, it is highly likely that a cerebrovascular disease is the cause.

 

Manager Lee Seong-rok said, "Even if there are no accompanying symptoms, if there is a family history of obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, it is necessary to check for a stroke."

Tests for diagnosing the cause of dizziness include videonystagmography, cerebral blood flow examination, vestibular evoked potential test, autonomic nervous system examination, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Since accurately diagnosing the cause of dizziness is most important, it is necessary to visit a medical institution equipped with proper diagnostic equipment for testing.

 

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Is it because the weather suddenly got colder?

I also have some thoughts about it.

 

If dizziness suddenly occurs,

We need to keep in mind cerebrovascular abnormalities.