Medical Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the patient's dizziness.

• Doctors may start emergency treatment, perhaps for heart attack or stroke, an emergency blood transfusion, or surgery.
  
  
• Often, IV fluids are given to treat dehydration.
  
  
• The patient may receive medications to control fever or treat infection.
  
  
• The patient may be given oxygen right away.
  
  
• If blood tests reveal abnormal blood chemistry (electrolyte levels), this will be corrected.
  
  
• Other treatments for a specific disease may be started.
  
  
• Sometimes, the only treatment may be a discussion of a likely cause and home safety.