Dizziness Quiz

Dizziness is a symptom many people suffer from, which can significantly reduce your quality of life. Take this Dizziness Handicap Quiz (DHI) below to see how much your dizziness is impacting your life.

1. Does looking up increase your problem?                                                                            Yes       Sometimes        No
2. Because of your problem, do you feel frustrated?                                                             Yes       Sometimes        No
3. Because of your problem, do you restrict travel for business,
   or recreation?                                                                                                                            Yes       Sometimes        No
4. Does walking down the aisle of a supermarket increase your
   problem?                                                                                                                                    Yes       Sometimes        No
5. Because of your problem, do you have difficulty getting into,
   or out of bed?                                                                                                                            Yes       Sometimes        No
6. Does your problem significantly restrict your participation in
   social activities, such as going out to dinner, going to the movies,
   dancing, or going to parties?                                                                                                  Yes       Sometimes        No
7. Because of your problem, do you have difficulty reading?                                              Yes       Sometimes        No
8. Does performing more ambitious activities like sports, dancing
   or household chores, such as sweeping or putting away the dishes
   increase your problem?                                                                                                           Yes       Sometimes        No
9. Because of your problem, are you afraid to leave home without having
   someone with you?                                                                                                                  Yes       Sometimes        No
10. Because of your problem, are you embarrassed in front of others?                              Yes       Sometimes        No
11. Do quick movements of the head increase your problem?                                              Yes       Sometimes        No
12. Because of your problem, do you avoid heights?                                                               Yes       Sometimes        No
13. Does turning over in bed increase your problem?                                                             Yes       Sometimes        No
14. Because of your problem, is it difficult to do strenuous housework,
    or yardwork?                                                                                                                             Yes       Sometimes        No
15. Because of your problem, are you afraid people may think you are
    intoxicated?                                                                                                                               Yes       Sometimes        No
16. Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to go for a walk by
    yourself?                                                                                                                                     Yes       Sometimes        No
17. Does walking down a sidewalk increase your problem?                                                  Yes       Sometimes        No
18. Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to concentrate?                                     Yes       Sometimes        No
19.  Because of your problem, is it difficult to walk around your house
    in the dark?                                                                                                                                Yes       Sometimes        No
20. Because of your problem, are you afraid to stay home alone?                                        Yes       Sometimes        No
21. Because of your problem, do you feel handicapped?                                                        Yes       Sometimes        No
22. Has your problem placed stress on your relationship with family and
    friends?                                                                                                                                       Yes       Sometimes        No
23. Because of your problem, are you depressed?                                                                   Yes       Sometimes        No
24. Does your problem interfere with you job, or household responsibilities?                 Yes       Sometimes        No
25. Does bending over increase your problem?                                                                       Yes       Sometimes        No

Scoring

Add up the total number of times you answered “Yes”. Multiply this by 4 ______
Add up the total number of  times answered “Sometimes”. Multiply by 2 ______
Add the totals together ______

If your total score was between:

• 16-34: You a re classified as mildly handicapped
• 36-52: You are classified as moderately handicapped
• 54+: You are classified as severely handicapped

If you scored 16, or higher, it is highly recommended that you discuss your symptoms with your doctor, or Physical Therapist. Dizziness and instability not only negatively impact your life, but places you at a higher risk for falls and injury.