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TOP 10 CAUSES OF DIZZINESS<\/span><\/h3>\n

By Sanaz Majd, MD<\/p>\n

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Most people have experienced dizziness at some point. But, unfortunately, it is one of the most vague and non-specific symptoms to understand, for both patients and doctors. It’s a challenge to discern because of the following main reasons:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The symptom itself can be interpreted in various ways and is often a challenge to describe\u2014its meaning can vary from \u201clightheadedness,” to a sensation of the \u201croom spinning,\u201d to simply just general weakness, to a sensation of almost passing out. All of these descriptions can point to different causes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Dizziness can be linked to numerous organ systems\u2014the heart, lung, brain, blood, or nervous system. It’s a non-tangible symptom that can be caused by many possibilities.<\/p>\n

For most patients, dizziness is not serious, is short-lived, and typically self-resolves. And although episodes are often brief and self-limiting, they can sometimes interfere with functioning when severe enough. It may be a challenge to\u00a0walk across the room\u00a0or to go about daily activities.<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s shed some light on this rather mysterious symptom and talk about the 10 top causes of dizziness; the first 6 are the most common and the last 4 less so. Although this list is by no means comprehensive, most people suffering from dizziness do so because of one or more of the following reasons.<\/p>\n

MOST COMMON CAUSES<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Medication Side Effects<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

To just name a few, medications to treat prostate issues,\u00a0urinary incontinence, anti-hypertensives, diuretics, gabapentin, and anti-depressants (especially when discontinued abruptly) can cause dizziness.<\/p>\n

Dehydration\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Whether hiking up Mount Everest or simply sun-bathing in the backyard, heat exposure, lack of\u00a0sufficient fluid intake, and loss of fluids via sweat or urine can dehydrate the body. Blood pressures can drop and cause dizziness; the key describing feature from patients is often a sensation of lightheadedness for several seconds upon sitting up or standing up. This is because the blood pressure needs to quickly change in order to keep up with gravity.<\/p>\n

So be sure to drink plenty of fluids in hot weather,\u00a0during exercise,\u00a0and when consuming caffeine or alcoholic beverages (which are diuretics that increase urination and, hence, excretion of water).<\/p>\n

Electrolyte Imbalances<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Imbalances in potassium or sodium levels in our body (out of whack from our diet, medication side effects,\u00a0with diarrhea\/vomiting, or other medical conditions) can also cause dizziness.\u00a0A simple blood test can detect this one.<\/p>\n

Anemia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Young\u00a0menstruating women\u00a0with heavy periods are one of the most common groups of people with anemia. However, those who slowly release microscopic amounts of\u00a0blood in the stool\u00a0(from a bleeding\u00a0stomach ulcer\u00a0or problems with the\u00a0colon, for example), or those have other types of anemia besides just blood loss, can also experience dizziness.\u00a0Anemia is easily screened via a blood test.<\/p>\n

Anxiety\/Stress<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Patients who tend to hyperventilate as a result of anxiety and\/or chronic stress can develop a non-specific dizziness. Hyperventilating even to a very mild degree over time can, believe it or not, do this.<\/p>\n

Benign Positional Vertigo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A person\u2019s\u00a0center of balance\u00a0is located in the inner ear on both sides in what is referred to as the \u201cvestibular system.\u201d\u00a0Tiny crystals that reside there can shift in the inner ear and patients whose vestibular system is not equal in both sides may experience a sensation of movement. People particularly describe the dizziness as a sensation of the \u201croom spinning,” which can often be triggered and\/or worsened by head movement. Vertigo is benign, but can be a challenge to have to deal with on a daily basis. It typically self-resolves within a few weeks or less.<\/p>\n

Note that viruses can also attack the inner ear and wreak havoc on the sense of balance, as can any other inner ear problems (such as inflammation, extra fluid buildup from\u00a0allergies, etc.).<\/p>\n

LESS COMMON CAUSES<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Low Blood Sugar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This one pertains mostly to\u00a0those who are diabetic\u00a0on insulin or to those who take certain drugs that drop blood glucose levels. Low blood sugar can certainly send us off balance, but dizziness often accompanies other more prominent symptoms such as shakiness.<\/p>\n

Meniere\u2019s Disease<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Not as common of a cause, but you may have heard about this one while searching the internet. Meniere’s Disease includes a triad of symptoms: dizziness due to vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in your ears).<\/p>\n

Heart Problems<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Heart arrhythmias, heart valve deformities, or other problems with the heart can also cause dizziness. This type of dizziness is sometimes described as the sensation of \u201calmost passing out,” or actually passing out. It\u2019s also more of a concern with older patients, those who have\u00a0risk factors for heart disease, and those with prior cardiac issues.<\/p>\n

Nervous System Issues<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Some strokes or disorders of the nervous system can also potentially cause dizziness, but they often are accompanied by other disturbing neurologic symptoms, such as vision loss, problems with speech, motor or sensory deficits, etc.<\/p>\n

WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT DIZZINESS<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

As you can see, serious causes of dizziness are the least common, however, they are not to be missed. For most people, dizziness can be annoying to deal with, but is typically benign and self-resolving.\u00a0If the dizziness is persistent, severe, or accompanied by other more concerning symptoms, a medical evaluation is vital. These red flags often include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n

\u2022 Other neurologic symptoms (vision loss, problems with speech, motor or sensory deficits, etc.)
\n\u2022 Unstable vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.)
\n\u2022 Cardiac symptoms (chest pain, heart palpitations, etc.)
\n\u2022 Passing out\/feeling of almost passing out<\/p>\n

Please note that all content here is strictly for informational purposes only.\u00a0 This content does not substitute any medical advice, and does not replace any medical judgment or reasoning by your own personal health provider.\u00a0Please always seek a licensed physician in your area regarding all health related questions and issues.<\/p>\n

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Sanaz Majd, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and host of the Majd MD YouTube channel, reviewing the most popular medical topics: www.youtube.com\/MajdMD. You can also follow her on Facebook or Instagram: @SMajdMD.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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