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

However, a subgroup of patients exists with symptoms of dizziness even after 20 years of MD. [jamanetwork.com]

This prospective study showed that MIVN improved dizziness and anxiety in these patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] sickness causes,dizziness vertigo virus pre diabetes vertigo. [pinterest.it]

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]

Pagkahilo (Dizziness) tuwing umaga o pagkabangon sa kama Dizziness upon standing or waking up may be classified as presyncope or vertigo. [winnielimkhoo.blogspot.com]

Orthostatic Hypotension

Other causes of dizziness Remember there are other causes of dizziness, light-headedness and nausea, apart from postural hypotension. One example is ear disease. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

A: Most people remember an occasion when they felt dizzy or light-headed after standing up too quickly. [medicalxpress.com]

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

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]

Head Trauma

OBJECTIVE: We hypothesised that chronic vestibular symptoms (CVS) of imbalance and dizziness post-traumatic head injury (THI) may relate to: (i) the occurrence of multiple [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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]

Orthostatic Syncope

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

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

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]

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]

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]

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

[…] may trigger a dizzy attack. [fauquierent.net]

It is important to have a thorough evaluation to find the cause of your dizziness. [uvahealth.com]

Here we review the most relevant drugs for managing dizziness, vertigo, and nystagmus syndromes. [doi.org]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Subclavian Steal Syndrome

However, this is really a cardiology syndrome in people who are post surgery, and not a cause of dizziness. [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Ten months after surgery, patient reported that vertigo and diplopia had stopped, but not dizziness and indisposition. [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

Symptoms may resemble Meniere's disease with dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss (Psillas et al, 2007). [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Carotid Sinus Syncope

Subgroup with no prior falls, syncope, or dizziness Eighty participants (mean age, 70 years [range, 65-86 years]) had no history of falls, syncope, or dizziness and normal [jamanetwork.com]

The episodes were characterised by hypotension, sharp pain in the right neck, dizziness, and bradycardia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Those with this condition often experience such dizzy spells - even resulting in unexplained falling over. [private-scuba.com]

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]

Vestibular Neuronitis

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): a common, characteristic and treatable cause of chronic dizziness. Practical Neurology2018;18:5-13. [balanceanddizziness.org]

Should I worry about dizziness? Dizziness due to a temporary infection is usually not harmful. [patient.co.uk]

Cervicogenic Dizziness Cervicogenic dizziness is a disorder that the literature has alluded to for decades. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Most patients present with palpitations and dizziness, and their electrocardiogram demonstrates a narrow QRS complex and regular tachycardia with hidden or inverted P waves [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinically the patient can present with palpitation, shortness of breath, dizziness, and syncope. [youtube.com]

[…] benign, it often causes significant and recurrent symptoms, such as palpitations (racing heart beats, or fluttering in the heart), shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness [en.wikiversity.org]

Migraine

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]

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

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]