Why menopause and Dizziness

Unfortunately, during menopause, the most common symptoms of dizziness are very common. You know the feeling - the nerve that runs around inside your head rips all over your body making it hard to be calm. Or the inability to get up quickly is not the same as the feeling you have when you jump out of a roller coaster. In extreme cases, you may feel as though you are being hit in the head. Apart from menopause, dizziness can be caused by a variety of factors - especially high blood pressure, low blood sugar, and viral infections. When it comes to menopause, anxiety and especially hyperventilation, migraine headaches, and panic attacks can cause debilitating dizziness. Some women suffer from this condition until they become agoraphobic because they have to leave the house, fearing fainting and dizziness. First, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and this is one of the first things your doctor needs to check before you do anything else. Estrogen affects the emotions too and if not enough is produced, it can leave you feeling "exhausted" at the edges. Progesterone is produced in the brain along with serotonin and in the absence of this hormone, your ability to feel calm may be affected. Also, when enough estrogen is given to the brain, it can cause dizziness and other related emotions. Tinnitus, another notorious sign of menopause, can also contribute to the feeling of dizziness. Frequent rumblings, growls, and ringing in the ears can distract you. Combine that with various other symptoms such as headaches, hot flashes, night sweats, and panic attacks and you have a pattern of imbalance. Women who suffer from panic attacks or menopause are at greater risk of developing hyperventilates and this rapid breathing can easily cause dizziness, dizziness or numbness. Some women report that poor eating habits, including skipping meals, can also cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, start sitting or lying down and then breathe deeply and slowly. This eliminates hyperventilation, especially if you are breathing deeply into a paper bag. If you feel tired, try reducing your sugar and caffeine intake and drinking plenty of water. Walk around the block instead of sitting in front of the TV. Do a new activity that enables you to practice tai chi or yoga. Both of these exercises stimulate your energy and calm you down and relieve tension in your body. Sometimes the symptoms of menopause are worse because at this point in our many lives, our needs are greatly increased. We may have grown children who are in college, are getting married, or have just left home. Maybe our sick parents and maybe some of our friends. Often our relationships change and roles change. If you are the type of person who has a problem with change anyway, this can be an even more difficult change. See your doctor to find out the cause of your dizziness. If it is related to anxiety, you may need medical attention. On the other hand, your symptoms may be handled with care and other treatments. The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be medical advice.