Savvy Senior gives a brief rundown of what typically causes dizziness and what you can do to fix it.

Dear Savvy Senior: What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time, but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it. — Dizzy Donna Dear Donna: Whether it’s ...

Dizziness Upon Standing: What You Need to Know Dizziness When Standing Up: Have you ever felt lightheaded or dizzy after getting up from a lying or sitting position? While many might brush this off as ...

Dizziness isn’t just an inconvenience — it can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs medical attention. While occasional lightheadedness might not be cause for alarm, persistent or ...

Dizziness is common in older adults and has links to a higher risk of falls, disability, and an overall decline in health. It can have different causes, requiring a diagnosis to find the right ...

That weird, wobbly feeling where the room seems to tilt sideways isn’t just in your head. Well, technically it is, but you know what we mean. One minute you’re standing perfectly fine, and the next ...

A pinched nerve in the upper part of the spine, known as the cervical spine, can potentially cause dizziness. However, dizziness isn’t a common symptom of a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves typically ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be unsettling. It ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 86-year-old mother wears hearing aids, has tinnitus and is constantly dizzy. She also has atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and some anxiety issues. She has had several ...