Dizziness / Vertigo
Get convenient online consultation for dizziness and vertigo with DocOnTrip during your travels – for assessment and guidance toward appropriate care.
About Dizziness & Vertigo
Dizziness is a common symptom that can make you feel lightheaded, unsteady, or as if you're spinning (vertigo). While often benign, it can be disorienting and significantly impact your travel experience, making it difficult to move around or enjoy your trip. DocOnTrip offers convenient online consultations to help assess your dizziness, identify potential causes, and guide you toward appropriate care and relief.
Symptoms
- Feeling lightheaded, woozy, or faint, as if you might pass out.
- Unsteadiness, loss of balance, or feeling as though you are going to fall.
- A false sense of spinning or moving (this specific type of dizziness is called vertigo).
- Nausea or vomiting, often accompanying vertigo.
- Headache.
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in one or both ears).
- Difficulty concentrating or feeling "foggy."
Causes & Risk Factors
- Inner ear problems, such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, or labyrinthitis (inner ear infection).
- Migraine, even without a headache.
- Dehydration or overheating.
- Low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), especially when standing up quickly.
- Side effects of certain medications (e.g., sedatives, blood pressure medications).
- Anxiety or stress.
- Head injury.
- Motion sickness, particularly during various forms of travel (car, boat, plane).
Diagnosis via Teleconsultation
Our experienced doctors can assess your specific type of dizziness, associated symptoms, comprehensive medical history, and recent activities (including travel) through a secure video consultation. This allows them to help identify the likely cause of your dizziness or vertigo and recommend appropriate next steps, which may include specific at-home exercises or local follow-up if needed.
Treatment Options
- Specific head movements or exercises (e.g., Epley maneuver for BPPV) guided by a doctor.
- Medications for nausea or vertigo (e.g., antihistamines, antiemetics, benzodiazepines).
- Ensuring adequate hydration, especially if dehydration is a factor.
- Avoiding sudden movements or position changes that trigger dizziness.
- Managing underlying medical conditions, such as migraine treatment or blood pressure control.
- Balance therapy or vestibular rehabilitation for persistent balance issues.
When to Seek Emergency Care
- Sudden, severe headache unlike any you've had before.
- High fever with stiff neck.
- Sudden loss of hearing or vision changes (double vision, blurriness).
- Weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, or difficulty walking.
- Difficulty speaking or slurred speech.
- Loss of consciousness or fainting.
- Chest pain or very fast or slow heart rate.
- Dizziness that occurs after a head injury.
Why Choose DocOnTrip?
- Fast and convenient access to medical advice from experienced doctors for balance-related concerns.
- Guidance on managing dizziness symptoms and helping identify its underlying cause.
- Digital prescriptions for symptom relief (if needed), available at local pharmacies.
- Receive timely care without the need to navigate unfamiliar local healthcare systems.
FAQ
Can dizziness be treated online? Yes, initial assessment, differential diagnosis, and guidance for many types of dizziness can be provided effectively online, with clear advice on when to seek in-person care.
What is vertigo? Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness that gives you the sensation that you, or your surroundings, are spinning or moving. It's often associated with inner ear issues.
How can I relieve dizziness? Rest, ensure you are well-hydrated, avoid sudden head or body movements, and identify and avoid any known triggers. Follow any specific exercises or medications prescribed by your doctor.