Doc, I am Dizzy!

Dizziness is a condition that leads to 4 million emergency room visits each year in the US. Dr Kumar is a board certified neurologist with 25 years of experience.In "DOC, I AM DIZZY", drawing on his experience he explains the reasoning and logic that goes into finding the correct reason when a person is dizzy and the various treatment options that are available. The word dizziness can mean several things, depending on the experience of the person who is dizzy: • lightheadedness • spinning • being off balance • a sensation of the surroundings being in motion • a tendency to fall over In 'Doc I am Dizzy' book we will identify and explain the many ways in which people experience dizziness. We will analyze these situations and use the logic and reasoning of doctors to determine the cause. We will also explore the treatment options that your doctor may have available. Several common and typical clinical scenarios and discussed. Here is a chapter list: 1. I am so unsteady, I would never pass a drunk driver test. 2. I feel dizzy when I stand up. 3. I feel like I am constantly on a boat. 4. I can’t shake off this dizzy feeling after the flu. 5. I get this spinning and dizziness out of nowhere. 6. I have horrendous headaches that make me dizzy. 7. I woke up, sat up, and the world is spinning. 8. I get dizzy spells when my ear feels stuffy and is ringing. 9. I had a dizzy spell, now it’s gone. Should I be worried? 10. I woke up dizzy, vomiting, and with a headache. 11. I’ve been losing my hearing in my right ear and becoming dizzy. 12. I get dizzy spells where the world looks, feels, and smells strange. 13. I feel dizzy every time I cough or sneeze. 14. I feel dizzy when I walk, and my vision is all jumpy. 15. I am not lightheaded, but I am unsteady and keep falling to one side.