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Understanding vertigo when lying down in older adults

Feeling dizzy, especially when lying down, can be both uncomfortable and frustrating. If you find yourself being surprised by sudden bouts of dizziness, you may be dealing with a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This common inner ear disorder is characterized by a sudden feeling that the room is spinning and is the …

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5 Reasons for morning dizziness in seniors

Morning dizziness in seniors is a common concern that can significantly impact daily life. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including medication side effects, dehydration, or even inner ear disorders 5 Causes of morning dizziness in seniors 1. Dehydration Affects Blood Volume, Leading to Morning Dizziness When seniors don’t drink enough water, …

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Causes of sudden dizziness in seniors: What should do?

Seniors who feel lightheaded, faint, or off balance may experience dizziness. When an individual mistakenly perceives that their surroundings are spinning, vertigo is the culprit. Frequent bouts of dizziness can have a negative impact on the daily lives of seniors. Dizziness is when an older person feels as though they are losing their balance, spinning, …

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Why you get dizzy when you lie down?

Dizziness is often marked by a spinning sensation often described as vertigo. Lying down or moving around in bed can involve head movements that can cause or worsen vertigo. In particular, the most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which can occur when lying down, changing positions, or slightly lifting …

Home remedies and popular causes of dizziness in older adults

Dizziness describes a range of sensations and may be different for you than for someone else. You may feel faint, slightly nauseous, weak, or off balance. You may feel like the room is spinning, or like you are about to faint. If you feel like the room is spinning, it is called vertigo. People describe …

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The key of sudden high blood pressure in seniors

Sudden high blood pressure can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, as it can damage your heart, blood vessels, and other organs. If your blood pressure exceeds 120/80 mm Hg, you need treatment. Most people with high blood pressure don’t notice symptoms until their condition reaches dangerous levels, but understanding what causes sudden high …

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What causes of high blood pressure you often overlook?

Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in your arteries. Your arteries are the blood vessels (tubes) that carry blood from your heart to your brain and other parts of your body. You need a certain amount of pressure to move blood throughout your body. Your blood pressure naturally rises and falls throughout the …

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How to know if your blood pressure is high after eating?

Blood pressure is created when the heart pumps blood into our blood vessels. A normal blood pressure reading at home should be lower than 135/85 mm Hg. Systolic blood pressure (the top number) is the pressure created when the heart contracts. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is the pressure created when the heart relaxes. …

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What are the most dangers of morning hypertension in seniors?

Blood pressure is created when blood is pumped by the heart into our blood vessels. A normal blood pressure reading at home should be less than 135/85 mm Hg. Systolic blood pressure (the top number) is the pressure created when the heart contracts. Diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is the pressure created when the …

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What do you need to know about high blood pressure?

Hypertension is high blood pressure, a very common condition in older adults. Blood pressure is the physical force exerted by blood as it pushes against the walls of arteries. Blood pressure readings are written as two numbers separated by a line. The top number represents systolic blood pressure and the bottom number represents diastolic blood …