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Introduction
Many people experience the spinning sensation of vertigo. The loss of balance it causes puts you at risk for falling and can also affect your quality of life if your fear of falling leads to a less active lifestyle.
Vertigo may be a lifelong symptom of conditions such as Ménière's disease or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). However, if you have vertigo you can reduce your risk of injury and remain active by taking personal precautions and making your home environment safe.
What safety precautions can you take?
Why should you take safety precautions for vertigo?
How can you make your environment safer?
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| Last updated: | November 7, 2006 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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