{"product_id":"feeling-dizzy-isbn-9780028616803","title":"Feeling Dizzy","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen you turn your head suddenly, do you feel sick to your stomach?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo you often become dizzy when you get up too quickly from a chair?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave you ever felt a sense of motion when you're standing still?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e You're not alone. Whether it's fainting, imbalance, or spinning sensations, these disorders affect 76 million Americans at some time in their lives. Feeling Dizzy explains what can go wrong, what physicians can do to diagnose and treat problems, what you can do to help yourself, and how you can finally regain your sense of balance. The first complete book on the subject written from the general reader, Feeling Dizzy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies and explains the three types of dizziness: vertigo, imbalance, and fainting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes treatment options, from medication or surgery to therapy and rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines self-help options, including relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: Dizziness: What Does it Mean?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. The Balancing Act.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. Feeling Off-Balance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. Finding the Cause of Dizziness and Vertigo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: The Causes of Dizziness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. Peripheral Vestibular Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vestibular Neuronitis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Labyrinthitis and Other Ear Infections.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perilymph Fistula.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cholesteatoma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Otosclerosis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Trauma to the Ear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meniere's Disease.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Recurrent Vestibulopathy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Motion Sickness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Height Dizziness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Central and Vascular Vestibular Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acoustic Neuroma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Other Brain Tumors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cerebral Atrophy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Disorders of the Blood Supply.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Transient Ischemic Attacks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stroke.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Migraine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilepsy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Multiple Sclerosis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Other Central Vestibular Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. Systemic Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cardiovascular Diseases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bacterial and Viral Diseases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Connective Tissue and Arthritic Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Blood Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diabetes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chronic Kidney Disease.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Thyroid Disorders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Allergies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Medications and Other Substances.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. Dizziness and Anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Phobias.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Depression.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Somatization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Psychotherapy and Other Treatments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: Treatment for Dizziness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Medical, Dietetic, and Surgical Treatments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Medication.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Surgery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. Therapy and Rehabilitation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Team Approach to Rehabilitation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Physical Therapy Exercises You Can Do at Home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Relaxation Techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hypnosis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Biofeedback.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Psychotherapy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Helping Yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Future Hope for Chronic Dizziness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Helpful Sources.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Suggested Reading.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \u003cb\u003eBrian W. Blakley\u003c\/b\u003e, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of the Dizziness Clinic at Wayne State University Medical Center. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary-Ellen Siegel\u003c\/b\u003e, M.S.W., is a lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine (Social Work) at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. A psychotherapist in private practice, she is the author of several books on health, including \u003ci\u003eThe Cancer Patient's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen you turn your head suddenly, do you feel sick to your stomach?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo you often become dizzy when you get up too quickly from a chair?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave you ever felt a sense of motion when you're standing still?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e You're not alone. Whether it's fainting, imbalance, or spinning sensations, these disorders affect 76 million Americans at some time in their lives. Feeling Dizzy explains what can go wrong, what physicians can do to diagnose and treat problems, what you can do to help yourself, and how you can finally regain your sense of balance. The first complete book on the subject written from the general reader, Feeling Dizzy: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies and explains the three types of dizziness: vertigo, imbalance, and fainting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes treatment options, from medication or surgery to therapy and rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines self-help options, including relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989201043685,"sku":"NP9780028616803","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780028616803.jpg?v=1761783186","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/feeling-dizzy-isbn-9780028616803","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}