Dizziness
Dizziness is a sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or feeling faint. It may result from dehydration, low blood pressure, inner ear disorders, or other medical conditions. Although dizziness is often harmless, it can occasionally indicate a serious underlying problem.
🚨 Seek Emergency Medical Care
Get immediate medical help if dizziness occurs with:
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing.
- Sudden weakness or numbness.
- Difficulty speaking or facial drooping.
- Severe headache or loss of consciousness.
- Sudden vision changes or seizures.
📞 Consult a Doctor
Medical evaluation is recommended if:
- Dizziness repeatedly returns.
- You experience frequent falls.
- Symptoms interfere with daily activities.
- You have hearing loss or ringing in the ears.
- You have underlying medical conditions.
Common Symptoms & Causes
| Type of Dizziness | Possible Cause |
|---|---|
| Feeling faint or lightheaded | Low blood pressure |
| Spinning sensation (vertigo) | Inner ear disorders |
| Dizziness with thirst | Dehydration |
| Dizziness with palpitations | Heart rhythm problems |
| Dizziness with weakness | Anemia |
Causes by Category
Low blood pressure: Reduced blood flow to the brain.
Anemia: Low red blood cell levels.
Heart rhythm disorders: Abnormal heartbeats may cause dizziness.
Vertigo: A sensation of spinning.
Ménière’s disease: Inner ear disorder causing dizziness and hearing loss.
Labyrinthitis: Inner ear inflammation.
Dehydration: Reduced body fluids can cause lightheadedness.
Medications: Some medicines may produce dizziness.
Anxiety: Stress and panic attacks can contribute to dizziness.
Diagnostic Procedures
Blood Pressure Measurement
Evaluates low or fluctuating blood pressure.
Complete Blood Count
Detects anemia and infection.
ECG
Assesses heart rhythm abnormalities.
Hearing & Balance Tests
Evaluates inner ear disorders and vertigo.
