Acupuncture for Dizziness

Trying to find “acupuncture for dizziness near me”?

Feeling dizzy is a common problem. But left untreated, chronic dizziness can increase the chances of falling or an accident and should be treated right away.

Call our award-winning acupuncturists now. They provide the best acupuncture for dizziness in Irvine!

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dizziness acupuncture treatment

“Acupuncture is fascinating and effective. If you want to try oriental therapy, Dr. Fu is very knowledgeable and experienced. He should be able to help and cure your problem.” – J.B. (Irvine, CA)

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Dizziness Information

It’s been found that dizziness was the most common cause of patients visiting a doctor. Almost as common as back pain and headaches. It was also found the overall incidence of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance is 5-10%, and it reaches 40% in patients older than 40 [1] and the estimated number of 2011 US ED visits for dizziness was 3.9 million. [2]

How To Treat Dizziness?

When experiencing temporary dizziness, you’ll be recommended to drink more water and to receive the proper vitamins the body needs. However, there are cases when dizziness becomes more frequent and drinking water and vitamins can only do so much. In those cases, your doctor might recommend you to take medications or even go through intensive surgery. There is one recommendation, however, that your doctor might give you that doesn’t require intensive surgery or medication. It’s acupuncture for dizziness.

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What Is Acupuncture For Dizziness?

Acupuncture, a part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is known to be a popular form of treatment for chronic pain. It’s believed that disease and health issues are the result of an imbalance of the body’s life energy called qi or chi. With acupuncture, an acupuncturist can use acupuncture needles to target specific points on the body called acupoints to restore the flow of qi. By doing this, it returns the balances of the body’s qi and promotes the body’s natural healing abilities. The treatment, as a result, causes the body to be alleviated from its symptoms and pain.

Curious about acupuncture for dizziness and how it can help you? You can schedule a complimentary consultation and ask our acupuncturists. Call us now:

Can Acupuncture Relieve Dizziness?

Yes, acupuncture for dizziness can help relieve your symptoms of dizziness. Acupuncture is a safe complementary or alternative treatment for persistent pain. In addition, the medical field is continuing to find evidence in acupuncture’s efficacy. For example, in a study done by the National Center for Biotechnology Information [3], it was found that acupuncture demonstrates a significant immediate effect in reducing discomforts and VAS of dizziness.

Have you been experiencing any dizziness symptoms? You came to the right place. Meet our certified acupuncturist, Dr. Chun-Ming Fu. They’ll provide the best acupuncture for dizziness in Irvine. Schedule your appointment now by calling:

Acupuncture For Dizziness
Acupuncture For Dizziness

Additional Info

If you want to know more about the type of dizziness you might be experiencing, here are some sensation you might be going through:

  • Lightheadedness or feeling faint
  • A false sense of spinning or motion
  • Unsteadiness
  • Loss of balance
  • The feeling of floating or swimming
  • Wooziness or heavy-headedness

The cause of dizziness can vary but the most common causes of dizziness are Meniere’s disease and acoustic neuroma.

Here are other possible causes for dizziness:

  • A sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Heart muscle disease
  • A decrease in blood volume
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Anemia (low iron)
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
  • Ear infection
  • Dehydration
  • Heatstroke
  • Excessive exercise
  • Migraines
  • Motion sickness

Your dizziness can be caused by the things listed above. However, it can be more serious than you think. Sometimes dizziness is accompanied by these additional symptoms:

  • Stroke
  • Heart Attack
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Chest Pain
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Trouble walking
  • Falling
  • Stiff neck
  •  Peripheral neuropathy
  •  Multiple sclerosis
  • Tumor in the brain or inner ear

When it comes to dizziness, it can last differently depending on the type of dizziness you are feeling. It may last 1 to 2 weeks. For lighter symptoms of dizziness, it may last only a few minutes or even a few seconds. These things can recur frequently or comes every so often. However, if you’re experiencing chronic dizziness or it’s affecting your daily activities, it is good to see a health professional. You might be recommended acupuncture for dizziness as a treatment.

Common Question

An acupuncture session is typically around 50 minutes to an hour. This is because your acupuncture will run a medical diagnosis and ask some questions about your symptoms. It will take 30 minutes more if it is your first acupuncture session since you’ll have to sign some forms beforehand.

Your acupuncture for dizziness will start with you coming in and meeting our acupuncturist, Dr. Fu. You’ll then sign some forms (if it is your first acupuncture session) and proceed to have a medical examination. With the examination, your acupuncturist will determine the optimal treatment for your dizziness. If it’s acupuncture, your acupuncturist will insert needles on your body. Don’t worry, they’re super thin and don’t hurt. Afterward, you’ll relax for 30 minutes with the needles inserted and after 30 minutes, your acupuncturist will remove the needles. Once your session finishes, you’ll schedule the next series of appointments until you are alleviated from your dizziness.

[1] Hesham M Samy, MD. “Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance.” Background, Etiology, Epidemiology, Medscape, 11 Nov. 2019, emedicine.medscape.com/article/2149881-overview.

[2] Saber Tehrani AS, Coughlan D, Hsieh YH, Mantokoudis G, Korley FK, Kerber KA, et al. Rising annual costs of dizziness presentations to U.S. emergency departmentsAcad Emerg Med. 2013 Jul. 20 (7):689-96.

[3] Chiu, Chih-Wen et al. “Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for dizziness and vertigo in emergency department: a pilot cohort study.” BMC complementary and alternative medicine vol. 15 173. 9 Jun. 2015, doi:10.1186/s12906-015-0704-6

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