Dizziness in men and women: symptoms and causes

Vertigo( vertigo) - is a symptom when a person feels a sharp deterioration in conditions in which there is a sensation of whirling objects or sense of instability. Let us consider in more detail the main causes of dizziness in men, women and the elderly.

Causes of dizziness in men

Vertigo in men is a common occurrence, however, not so frequent as in women. The problem is that with this symptom, the male half of the population very rarely seeks a doctor. As a rule, men do not pay attention to this, in vain considering that "it will pass by itself".

Dizziness men with nausea and weakness may occur for the following reasons:

• physiological aging process( in men older than 40 years);
• physical or psychological exhaustion;
• overwork;
• hunger;
• Migraine.

Also dizziness of the head in men can provoke and medical reasons( developing diseases):

• atherosclerosis;
• inflammatory diseases of the auricle and inner ear;
• autonomic dysfunction( in addition to vertigo with a sharp rise, there may be a darkening in the eyes);
• cervical osteochondrosis;
• herniated intervertebral disc;
• development of brain tumors;
• cerebral edema;
• stress or prolonged depression.

In addition, dizziness in men can signal a stroke or development of insufficient blood supply to the brain tissue.

It's important to know! With ischemic attack, dizziness can be periodic.

Statistics show that stroke in men is one of the most common diseases between the ages of 40 and 50, causing disability or death. It is for this reason that when the first symptoms of the disease( dizziness, confusion, pain in the head) occur, you should immediately contact the doctor and conduct the diagnosis.

Causes of vertigo in

women often dizziness in women occurs at menopause, when hormonal balance and the whole body is undergoing major changes. Other reasons that can cause dizziness in women include:

• poisoning( dizziness causes severe intoxication, which disrupts the nervous system);
• long stay in transport;
• excessive estrogen( female hormone) in the blood;
• migraine;
• Ménière's disease( fluid accumulation in the middle ear);
• otitis media;
• spondylosis;
• overwork;
• pregnancy;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• neurosis;
• dizziness before menstruation( the reasons - the imbalance between the levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones excess first lowers the blood sugar level, and the second fluid retards deficit in the body, so takes place dizziness, swelling, etc.);
• labyrinthitis( inflammation of the middle ear);
• stroke;
• concussion;
• long-term debilitating diets with an unbalanced diet or complete starvation;
• diabetes;
• anemia( may be accompanied by pallor, fainting and low blood pressure);
• circulatory disturbance due to sedentary lifestyle and sedentary work;
• osteochondrosis.

cause of dizziness in women during menstruation is not only the loss of blood, but also the general change in the hormonal background, weakness and palpitations, which often happens during menstruation.

Causes of dizziness in the elderly

Vertigo in the elderly often has a slightly different manifestation than the young. People over the age of 60 complain of "flies" before their eyes and a sense of blindness. At high pressure, it can darken in the eyes and a feeling of loss of soil underfoot.

The main causes of dizziness in the elderly are:

• ischemic heart disease, which causes circulatory disorders;
• changes in blood structure( increase in blood viscosity, which slows the rate of its flow);
• atherosclerosis of vessels;
• diabetes;
• arrhythmia;
• unbalanced nutrition( vitamin deficiency);
• sleep disturbance.

In addition to the above factors, dizziness in the elderly can cause such causes as degenerative diseases of the central nervous system( Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic sclerosis, Pick's disease).

Additional factors that can provoke sudden vertigo are various phobias, depression, experiences and changes in social status( retirement, etc.).

To treat dizziness is necessary only after establishing the root cause of its occurrence. If it arose as a result of violations in health, then it must be treated with medication. If the dizziness is a consequence of emotional experiences and depression, then in this case it is necessary to consult a therapist.