👩⚕️ Hello X community! I’m Dr. Preethy Mary, ENT consultant & surgeon 👩⚕️
I specialize in vertigo, dizziness & balance disorders.
👉 Follow along to keep your ears, nose, throat & balance in good health.
Don't jump out of bed. Seriously.
That head rush? It's your brain briefly losing oxygen.
Do this instead:
🛌 Roll to your side
🪑 Sit for 60 seconds
👟 Stand slowly
Takes 1 minute. Prevents falls, dizziness, and fainting
#BedSafety#FallPrevention#HealthyHabits#Dizziness
Feeling unsteady on your feet? It might not be "just aging." ⚠️
Here is how diabetes attacks your balance :
🦻 The Ears: High glucose levels can damage your inner ear, causing vertigo and dizziness.
🦶 The Nerves: Neuropathy numbs the feet. If you can’t feel the floor, you can’t balance on it.
🧠 The Brain: Diabetes increases stroke risk, which can wipe out your coordination in an instant. Don’t ignore the wobble.
"That feeling of dizziness or unsteadiness that just won't go away? It might not be 'all in your head,' but it is about how your brain processes motion.🧠🌪️PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness) —a real condition that affects balance and perception. Let’s talk about it.
Menopause, balance, and your diet—they're all connected.
When estrogen drops, it can throw off the fluid in your inner ear, leading to that annoying dizzy feeling. That's why an ENT doc might use Menupose to check your balance.