Dizziness, also referred to as vertigo, is one of the top five reasons people seek medical care, according to the Mayo Clinic. The effects of dizziness can play havoc on your everyday life, sometimes inducing nausea and vomiting and fatigue and making it difficult to focus. Dizziness can stem from concussions, inner ear difficulties such as Ménière's syndrome, or a chemical imbalance in your body. Despite the underlying condition, most of the effects of dizziness remain the same and can vary in intensity from mild to extreme.
Nausea
For some, nausea is the first and only sign of vertigo. When you are dizzy, your equilibrium may not be functioning correctly. Dizziness is frequently accompanied by nausea with or without vomiting. According to the NHS.com, nausea is a common component of dizziness. Prolonged nausea and vomiting can lead to fluid depletion and can make activities of daily life challenging.
Difficulty Concentrating
Dizziness can sometimes be accompanied by double vision, difficulty focusing or head pains. These symptoms can make it challenging to concentrate on simple tasks, such as writing a letter or getting out of bed. Sometimes it feels as if the room is spinning when you are seated or as if you are being pulled in a certain direction.
Fatigue
Commonly, when you experience chronic dizziness, your body is fatigued. This may be the result of an underlying illness or because your body is using large quantities of energy trying to stabilize your vertigo. Fatigue is often the result of nausea, vomiting and difficulty concentrating, all which are effects known to dizziness.
Falling
A potentially dangerous effect of dizziness, the incidence of falling is greatly increased if it feels like the room is spinning. You may bump into objects or feel the room take a spin when you get out of bed or a chair and stand, immediately throwing you off balance and setting the stage for a fall. Precautions should be taken to increase safety, including removing scatter rugs and floor clutter; covering sharp corners; and possibly providing hand or guide rails, especially near the bath or shower.
