Dizziness Treatment

Self-Care at Home

• Dizziness may be a symptom of something dangerous and should always be discussed with a doctor.
  
  
• At home, it is recommended for the patient to do the following:
  
  
  • Get plenty to drink, have regular meals, and get plenty of rest.
    
    
  • Standing up more slowly may help dizziness associated with position changes.
    
    
  • Reassurance can help an anxious person who feels dizzy.
    
    
  • Make your home safe for a chronically dizzy person.
    
    
    • Banisters, a walker or cane, and tub mats are safety measures that may help avoid injury to the patient.
      
      
    • Secure rugs and carpeting to avoid falls.
      
      
  • A doctor can recommend resources for a professional home-safety consultant visit.