Have you experienced dizziness at an older age?

Question

My mom is age 80 and now in the hospital for dizziness... They can't seem to find anything wrong. Has anyone out there experienced this and what was the cause of it?

Answer 1

many things can cause it
tell DR to keep testing

Answer 2

Hi, I'm an Audiologist

Many things can cause dizziness, and the word "dizziness" is used to describe different sensations.

Our body uses the eyes, the inner ear, and feedback from our musculoskeletal system to determine if we are moving or still, upright or at an angle, etc. Therefore, balance problems can result from problems in any of these areas, and sometimes are a side-effect of medications or combinations of meds. As such they can be challenging to diagnose. A detailed case history is often the key to pin-pointing which areas to focus on first.

At 80, they probably are checking for signs of a stroke and cardiovascular issues. Other neurological conditions can cause dizziness and balance problems. They may do some inner ear tests while she is in the hospital, or may recommend that they be done after she is discharged, especially if she is experiencing true vertigo, which is a spinning sensation. They may also recommend that she have physical therapy for evaluation and treatment to help reduce the risk of falls.

Answer 3

I needed my glasses changed its funny how eyestrain can affect you, but my mother suffered from Menieres disease, and had dizziness.
I needed a midpoint correction for working at a computer, once I got it, my dizziness went away.
Low blood pressure can also do it as can forgetting to eat, and that can be surprisingly common in the elderly.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are easily found in hospital. A low grade ear infection can also leave the room spinning around you.
If all else fails see a chiropractor, it could be in the neck and once that's eased, she could feel better.

Answer 4

My father is 80.He gets dizzy every time he gets up too quickly. Might seem too obvious tho. Good Luck.

Answer 5

I once caught vertigo--it lasted for 3 wks--it was just like catching the flu--came on for no reason, stayed & eventually left--very annoying!

Answer 6

bloody level or pressure. diabetes's or cholesterol? but surely the doctors would of picked up on these?

Answer 7

i'm not 80 yet so i don't know

Answer 8

Yes, diabetes...

Answer 9

HEY MY GRANDMA GETS IT AND IT IS THAT THE PRESSURE IS EITHER GOING DOWN OR UP

Answer 10

alcohol