Dizziness: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Dizziness

Anemia

[…] lightheadedness palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly) looking pale Symptoms of severe anemia may include: chest pain, angina, or heart attack dizziness [web.archive.org]

You may also have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat. There are many types and causes of anemia. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

Iron deficiency anemia affects nearly a third of women around the world, and can result in dizziness, headaches and difficulty staying focussed. [the.ismaili]

Hyperventilation

[…] compared with patients who did not suffer from dizziness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyperventilation syndrome is one of the most common causes of dizziness in the general population, accounting for up to 25 percent of dizziness complaints. 1,2,7 Hyperventilation [dynamicchiropractic.com]

Headache, giddiness, disturbed sleep, and dizziness were "all indicative of disturbed circulation in the cerebro-spinal centres." [medlink.com]

Impacted Cerumen

Untreated buildup can lead to hearing loss, irritation, pain in the ear, dizziness, ringing in the ears and other problems. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] the ear Difficulty hearing, which may continue to worsen Ringing in the ear ( tinnitus ) A feeling of itchiness in the ear Discharge from the ear Odor coming from the ear Dizziness [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] cerumen impaction are (3): old age learning disability use of cotton swabs in ears hearing aids earplugs clinical features of cerumen (2) ear discomfort hearing loss tinnitus dizziness [gpnotebook.com]

Hypoglycemia

Extreme fatigue, especially when the symptoms of shakiness, dizziness, or sweating are present, could be a warning sign of reactive hypoglycemia. [thebalance.com]

This can cause dizziness, headache, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating and other neurological symptoms. [health.harvard.edu]

The challenge is to recognize the mild symptoms, which can vary in different people, but might include dizziness, sweating, drowsiness and a pounding heartbeat. [web.archive.org]

Acute Hyperventilation

Headache, giddiness, disturbed sleep, and dizziness were "all indicative of disturbed circulation in the cerebro-spinal centres." [medlink.com]

Caution : known as the great mimic, some HVS symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness and shortness of breath need checking by your doctor to rule out serious events. [familydoctor.co.nz]

Presenting complaints were dyspnea (61%), paresthesia (35%), chest pain or tightness (43%), muscle spasm (9%), dizziness (13%), palpitations (13%), and panic (30%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ménière Disease

The most disabling symptom of an attack of Ménière’s disease is dizziness. [web.archive.org]

The pulses are aimed reducing amount of fluid in the middle ear, which in turn reduces dizziness. [medlineplus.gov]

Attacks of dizziness may come on suddenly or after a short period of tinnitus or muffled hearing. [web.archive.org]

Orthostatic Hypotension

Objective: To compare early vs later OH measurements and their association with history of dizziness and longitudinal adverse outcomes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The self-perceived handicapping effects imposed by dizziness were assessed by the dizziness handicap inventory (DHI). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dizzy Morning Have you ever felt slightly dizzy when getting up from bed in the morning? [study.com]

Motion Sickness

Some people describe a balance problem by saying they feel dizzy, lightheaded, unsteady, or giddy. [morelandent.com]

SETTING: Nationwide 9 Dizziness Clinics in South Korea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and Symptoms It presents with cold sweats, nausea, dizziness and vomiting. [symptoma.com]

Head Trauma

The effects of concussion can leave people with symptoms including dizziness, nausea, confusion or an inability to process or retain information, sensitivity to light, and [headway.org.uk]

A brief period of unconsciousness, or just feeling sick and dizzy, may result from a person banging their head getting into the car, walking into the top of a low door way [headway.org.uk]

Initial symptoms might include dizziness, slurred speech, and amnesia. Signs Signs of concussion may not be noticeable straight away. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Brain Concussion

Some concussions will develop into “Post-concussion syndrome” which is a complex disorder in which a number of post-concussion symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — [nicklauschildrens.org]

Sometimes symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, etc. will linger for some weeks. [brainfoundation.org.au]

A concussion may result in any of the following symptoms: Loss of consciousness Headache Nausea Vomiting Balance problems Dizziness Lightheadedness Fatigue Drowsiness Sensitivity [nicklauschildrens.org]

Cardiac Arrhythmia

Symptoms: Symptoms include pain in chest, followed by shortness of breath along with dizziness and lightheadedness. [symptoma.com]

[…] fluttering, or beating too hard or fast) A slow heartbeat An irregular heartbeat Feeling pauses between heartbeats More serious signs and symptoms include: Anxiety Weakness, dizziness [web.archive.org]

Symptoms Symptoms of specific arrhythmias include: Sinus node dysfunction - There may not be any symptoms, or it may cause dizziness, fainting and extreme fatigue. [drugs.com]

Psychogenic Hyperventilation

Overview and history taking of dizziness. Res Vestibul Sci 2005;4:67-73. 3. Lee H. Non-vestibular dizziness. Res Vestibul Sci 2012;11(suppl 1):S113-S117. 4. [jkna.org]

"Functional dizziness: from phobic postural vertigo and chronic subjective dizziness to persistent postural-perceptual dizziness." Curr Opin Neurol. Drachman D, Hart CW. [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Only when we know the real cause, we can heal the root and there for automatically liberate ourselves from every other burnout-symptom too, like f.e. dizziness, tingling in [youtube.com]

Iron Deficiency Anemia

You are dizzy or very tired. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. Care Agreement You have the right to help plan your care. [drugs.com]

This can lead to a variety of health problems including low energy, fatigue, dizziness, poor circulation, and more. [fergon.com]

Anemia also can cause shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, coldness in your hands and feet, pale skin, chest pain, weakness, and fatigue (tiredness). [web.archive.org]

Vasovagal Syncope

A 16-year-old healthy boy had sometimes experienced dizziness when looking at the tips of pens. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Once the dizziness has passed, they can slowly stand up again. [pediatricheartspecialists.com]

A 24-year-old male patient was admitted to emergency room with dizziness and pre-syncope. [ajconline.org]

Whiplash Injury

Vertigo and dizziness are also reported in 25-50% of the cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A Dizziness Handicap Inventory evaluating the symptoms of patients was submitted before and after treatment and was evaluated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If you suffer from dizzy spells, the doctor may do a vestibular examination. What are my treatment possibilities? [pijn.com]

Transient Ischemic Attack

[…] include Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Difficulty walking Dizziness [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking, dizziness [ninds.nih.gov]

Orthostatic Syncope

Physicians should note whether dizziness and light-headedness appear. [symptoma.com]

Synonym(s): postural hypotension. orthostatic hypotension ; postural hypotension temporary reduction in blood pressure, causing the patient to feel giddy (dizzy) on standing [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Everyone has once before felt a little dizziness from a drop in pressure after getting up too quickly. [icardio.ca]

Cardiogenic Syncope

Vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance rank amongst the most common presenting symptoms in neurology, ENT, geriatric medicine, and general practice. [books.google.com]

dizziness,? which generally refers to an alteration in balance, vision, or perception of the environment, without the loss of consciousness. [dysautonomiainternational.org]

The most important imitators of epileptic seizures are dizziness, vertigo, syncope, complicated migraine; and somewhat less frequently sleep disorders, transient cerebral [books.google.com]

Syncope

Certain movements can also be done to keep dizziness from leading to fainting. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

We report a 55-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus, who later developed episodes of syncope and dizziness along with diaphoresis and palpitations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This leads to dizziness and fainting. This problem is common and non-life threatening. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Hemolytic Anemia

Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, pale skin, headache, confusion, jaundice, and a spleen or liver that is larger than normal. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

Migraine

Some aspects of episodic giddiness. Med J. Australia 2:453, 1960 Hamed SA, Youssef AH, Elattar AM. [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Balance Disorders and Ataxia Service, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia; Dizzy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Within a few minutes of injection of subcutaneously of follitropin beta, a 27-year-old woman developed a feeling of fever, headache, nausea, vomiting dizziness, and a visual [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Dizziness in the elderly is a serious health concern due to the increased morbidity caused by falling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These contradictory signals lead to dizziness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most common cause of dizziness in the elderly, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is frequently undiagnosed, and bedside treatment of these patients can be difficult [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atrial Fibrillation

We report a previously healthy 58-years old female, admitted because of nausea, dizziness, somnolence, a left-sided hemiparesis and arterial hypotension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

But you may feel Palpitations -- an abnormal rapid heartbeat Shortness of breath Weakness or difficulty exercising Chest pain Dizziness or fainting Fatigue Confusion AF can [medlineplus.gov]

This usually presents as palpitations, dyspnea, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness among afflicted patients. [symptoma.com]

Autonomic Neuropathy

Early symptoms of AN include dizziness or faintness when rising or standing, and vomiting or feeling nauseated when eating. [healthline.com]

[…] sleeping with your head elevated to reduce dizziness Abnormal sweating treatment includes: taking prescription medication to reduce excessive sweating Addressing conditions [healthline.com]

[…] beta blockers to regulate your heart rate with differing activity levels changes in posture, flexing your feet, and slowing your speed when rising or standing to decrease dizziness [healthline.com]

Histamine Intolerance

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. [webmd.com]

[…] itching Hives Swelling of facial and oral tissues and the throat Increased heart rate Runny nose Chest pain Anxiety Conjunctivitis Migraine and fatigue Loss of concentration, dizziness [dnafit.com]

[…] symptoms: Sudden skin redness (flush symptoms) Itching and redness on the body Digestive complaints such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pains Drop in blood pressure, dizziness [aha.ch]

Atrial Flutter

This can cause you to feel dizzy or weak. Blood that doesn’t keep moving can pool and form clots in the atria. [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]

Symptoms: Symptoms of atrial flutter include fast paced heart beat, dizziness, lightheadedness, anxiety, shortness of breath and discomfort in the chest. [symptoma.com]

While some might not experience symptoms, some might feel chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath. [bonsecours.com]

Hypovolemia

Dizziness 2. Sweating 3. Shortness of breath 4. BP: 88/35 (low) 5. Pulse: 120 (high) 6. 02 Sat: 88% 7. RR: 16 8. [quizlet.com]

The finding of mild postural dizziness has no proven value. [jamanetwork.com]

Mild postural dizziness had no value in the diagnosis of hypovolemia. [aafp.org]

Panic Disorder

Many dizzy patients, without a known organic cause, considered as having idiopathic dizziness, may have a psychiatric disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Some of the features of a panic attack do in fact mimic those of a heart attack: palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness and nausea. [healthychildren.org]

Besides, even organic dizziness may cause or exacerbate latent psychiatric alterations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypotension

Symptoms generally include dizziness, blurred vision, and syncope. [icd9data.com]

But in some people these mechanisms fail, leading to dizziness, faintness and falls. [mayoclinic.org]

Low blood pressure is a problem only if it causes dizziness, fainting or in extreme cases, shock. [icd9data.com]

Traumatic Brain Injury

BACKGROUND: Case reports are presented on four Veterans, aged 29-46 years, who complained of chronic dizziness and/or postural instability following blast exposures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of moderate and severe brain injuries are accompanied by vertigo and/or dizziness. [theraspecs.com]

A brief period of unconsciousness, or just feeling sick and dizzy, may result from a person banging their head getting into the car, walking into the top of a low door way [headway.org.uk]