Why do we get dizzier as we age?

As you age, your heart isn’t as effective at pumping blood through your body. If you stand up too quickly, your blood pressure may suddenly drop. If a change in your blood pressure is the cause of dizziness, it shouldn’t last longer than a couple of minutes.

Is it OK to spin a baby around?

Never shake a baby or child. Avoid any play in a young infant that involves jostling her unsupported head or neck. Flipping and tossing games pose a risk for falls, which are particularly dangerous for children under 2. These games can also potentially whip the head back and forth causing discomfort or injury.

Is lightheadedness part of aging?

Although there are natural physical changes that occur as we age, dizziness and falls are not “just part of getting older.” We use 3 primary systems to keep our balance: vision, sensation, and inner ear. A number of factors can affect these systems, resulting in unsteadiness, dizziness, blurriness and even nausea.

Is getting dizzy bad for toddlers?

The good news is that most dizziness and balance problems in children are temporary and treatable. Still, it’s important to check with a health professional if you notice any problems.

Is it OK to bounce a baby on your knee?

Activities involving an infant or a child such as tossing in the air, bouncing on the knee, placing a child in an infant swing or jogging with them in a back pack, do not cause the brain, bone, and eye injuries characteristic of shaken baby syndrome.

Why is my 8 year old Dizzy?

A child complaining of dizziness may appear normal and may not have any obvious abnormalities on physical exam, but the differential diagnosis of dizziness in children is expansive, ranging anywhere from simple dehydration to a vestibular or balance disorder to a brain tumor.

Can kids get vertigo?

Occasionally, a child can experience vertigo when congestion from a cold or an ear infection presses on his inner ear, which is part of the vestibular system that affects balance. But when a child experiences repeated or prolonged bouts of vertigo, it usually happens in conjunction with other illnesses or conditions.