Persistent dizziness might not be a minor issue!
Many people experience dizziness, yet checkups find no cause, leading them to think it is nothing. In reality, chronic dizziness can be a sign of serious diseases.
What can cause dizziness?
Ear-related causes
Meniere's disease (fluid imbalance in the ear)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Otitis (ear inflammation)
Vestibular neuritis (inner ear nerve inflammation)
Brain-related causes (More dangerous)
Hemorrhagic stroke (ruptured brain blood vessel)
Ischemic stroke or vascular occlusion (narrowed or blocked brain blood vessel)
Intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain)
Brain tumor or brain cancer
Why do checkups find no cause?
Sometimes dizziness is caused by hidden factors, such as hyperlipidemia (high triglycerides).
If triglycerides exceed 1,000 mg/dL, there is a risk of acute pancreatitis and cerebral vascular occlusion.
High triglycerides make the blood viscous and flow poorly, resulting in cerebral ischemia, which leads to symptoms of persistent dizziness and headache.
Real Case: A patient had triglycerides as high as 1,555 mg/dL and suffered from chronic dizziness.
What should you do if dizziness does not go away?
Have a blood test to check lipid levels, especially triglycerides.
Consult a physician to find additional causes.
Modify behaviors to lower lipids, such as:
Dietary control (reduce fatty foods, fried foods, and sugar)
Exercise regularly
Use lipid-lowering medications as prescribed by a doctor
Chronic dizziness is not a minor issue. It can be related to ear diseases, brain diseases, or even high blood lipids. Do not ignore it!!! You should have a health checkup and find the true cause for correct treatment and to prevent future dangers.