Health Tip: What's Causing Your Dizziness?
Dizziness is not a disease, but a symptom of another condition. While it's usually not serious and is often temporary, it helps to know what's causing the problem.
The University of Michigan Health System lists these common causes of dizziness:
* An infection or other condition affecting the inner ear.
* Fatigue, stress or fever.
* Low blood sugar.
* Anemia.
* Dehydration.
* An injury to the head.
* A heart or circulatory condition.
* Stroke.
* A side effect of certain medications.
Health Tip: If You're a Shy Teen
Many teens deal with shyness, especially as their bodies change and they begin to feel more self-conscious.
The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for overcoming shyness:
* Try being more open around people you already know, and practice conversing, making eye contact and asking questions.
* Smile -- it will help build your confidence.
* Come up with a couple of ways to start a conversation with someone, so that you're prepared in a situation with someone new.
* If you need to make a call, give a speech or have a conversation that you're nervous about, write it down and rehearse it first.
* Try joining groups or clubs where you and other people have similar interests.
* Learn to stand up for yourself, and don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help.
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