What causes positional vertigo in men?

Men are prone to postural vertigo or positional dizziness when they are in poor health, have bad eating habits, are overly tired, or have severe hypotension. Male friends should pay attention to this symptom immediately. So, what is postural vertigo?

Positional vertigo

Vertigo caused by changes in the longitudinal axis is called positional vertigo. Some longitudinal vertigo occurs when getting up or lying down at a certain height, which is also called positional vertigo. To prevent it, you need to adjust your life rhythm reasonably, ensure adequate sleep and appropriate activities every day, be calm and not impatient, and always maintain a peaceful and happy mood. In terms of diet, you should pay attention to nutrition, and eat light and easy-to-digest food. At the same time, you should reduce the intake of salt and sugar, and quit smoking, drinking, and spicy and dry foods.

1. Prevention

1) Pay attention to rest, participate in physical exercise appropriately, and combine work with rest.

2) Adjust your emotions and avoid mental stimulation.

3) For those who have turbid phlegm, they should eat light food.

2. First aid

1) When vertigo occurs, lie down and rest quietly in bed immediately, loosen the buttons and belt of the patient's clothes. Oral diazepam 5mg, 3 times/day.

2) Do not shake the patient's head to avoid worsening dizziness. You can put an ice pack or a cold towel on the patient's head. If the cause is unknown, please ask a doctor to treat it.

3. Other notes:

1) Patients should keep a good mood; doctors should do more explanation to eliminate patients' tension and worries.

2) When an attack occurs, you should rest in bed, keep the room quiet, keep the air flowing, and keep the light as dim as possible. Avoid irritating foods, tobacco, and alcohol, and eat less salt.

3) Do not go out alone during the intervals between attacks to prevent accidents.