Waking up to a new day should be a refreshing experience, but for some, it’s marred by an unsettling sensation of dizziness and shakiness. These symptoms can be disconcerting, leaving those affected to wonder about their well-being as they start their day. Understanding the symptoms Common culprits Several factors can contribute to these symptoms. A…
Did you know that you have tiny crystals inside your ear? And that they play a huge role in helping you balance? If some of these crystals, called otoconia, or ear stones, become detached and flow into the inner ear, it can upset your sense of balance and cause vertigo.1 If that happens, the first…
“If she’s having this dizziness – the ceiling is turning around – I’m going around, as well, in the house, because I don’t know what to do.” Jack is talking about the challenges of living with someone who suffers from vertigo (You can listen to Abby’s story here). His partner Abby woke up one morning…
“I couldn’t walk straight, I was throwing up. At the hospital, the doctors thought I was drunk.” Werner is talking about his first ever attack of vertigo, which took him by complete surprise. (Listen to Werner’s story here). Understanding what is causing vertigo is crucial to effectively treating it. Vertigo is not a disease, but…
Vertigo often gets in the way of our day-to-day activities,1 whether it’s driving to the shops or going out with friends, or even just trying to cook or sleep at home. Aside from keeping up with your ongoing vertigo treatment,2 there are some other practices that can help prevent the onset of attacks throughout your…
For many people who suffer from vertigo, attacks come back every now and then1,2 – sometimes when least expected. Even when treatment is well-tolerated and effective, many people still develop further attacks.3,4 Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risk and prevent vertigo from coming back so often. Here’s six ways to help prevent those…
Chronic fatigue, lasting over 6 months, is a primary concern in patients with chronic liver disease and greatly impacts their daily lives1,2. Diagnosis of fatigue due to liver diseases3 Fatigue diagnosis in CLD is complicated and requires4 Assessment of fatigue in liver disease4 Management of fatigue in liver disease4 A structured approach TrACE algorithm is…
The liver is vital for our health, detoxifying substances, producing proteins, and storing energy. Understanding its functions and common diseases is essential for good health and preventing liver disorders. Cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with chronic liver disease.1,2 Global burden of liver disease The global burden of chronic liver…
Liver is one of the most vital organs in our body, playing a crucial role in filtering toxins, and matabolizing nutrients How do we maintain a healthy liver? Maintaining a healthy liver is essential for overall well-being. There are several tips and lifestyle changes that would keep the liver in a healthy condition1 Conclusions: Adopting…
Living with Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) and feeling exhausted all the time? Fatigue is defined as extreme exhaustion and failure to initiate or sustain physical activity1. It is one of the most common symptoms in CLD with up to 50% of patients presenting with clinically significant fatigue1. How common is fatigue in liver diseases?2: 75%…