Dizziness can occur for many different reasons. It is very important to find out the cause of any symptoms you are experiencing. If you have any questions or concerns you should speak with your GP for advice, treatment and referral to a specialist if necessary.
It is important to establish the cause of your dizziness and treat it appropriately. The following measures may be helpful, but only in the short term.
During an episode of severe giddiness grab the nearest support and get into the position in which you feel most stable or comfortable and keep as still as possible. If you need to move, do so slowly and carefully. Close your eyes or keep them fixed on objects in front of you, and do not turn your head quickly. Explain to whoever is around that you have an illness of the balance system - in some cases it may cause the same symptoms as seasickness and you may need to stay completely still and may need a bowl/basin.
Your doctor may provide you with some tablets or suppositories, or give you an injection, to damp down the signals from your vestibular organ while you are very dizzy. This kind of medication, however, is not usually considered suitable for continual use, as there can be side effects. Also, if taken over a long period of time, it may prevent the balance system from returning to normal working.