Screening and diagnosis
In trying to determine the cause, your doctor may ask if your dizziness:Your doctor will likely ask you a number of questions about your dizziness.
Causes the room to spin or produces a sensation of motion
Is associated with a feeling of faintness or lightheadedness
Causes you to lose your balance
Is accompanied by ringing or fullness in your ears (tinnitus) or trouble hearing
Your doctor will want to know what medications you’re taking. He or she will also ask you when you experience dizziness, how long it lasts and how often it occurs. Your doctor can narrow down possible causes of dizziness after determining the type of dizziness you’re experiencing, reviewing your medical history and current medications, conducting a physical examination, and ordering further testing based on your signs and symptoms.
Doctors can usually determine the cause of dizziness. Doing so may require a consultation with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or a neurologist. If your dizziness persists But even if no cause is found or, prescription drugs and other treatments may make your symptoms more manageable.
