Symptom: Dizziness
Dizziness: Feelings of lightheadedness or giddiness.
Introduction: The word "dizziness" is used with many meanings in everyday language. The exact type of dizziness symptom is very important to determine. The symptom of "dizziness" needs to be separated from vertigo, which is a feeling that the room is moving or spinning, or that the person is moving when they are not (or even a floating sensation). Balance difficulty is also a separate topic where a person feels they are about to fall, has difficulty staying balanced, or may actually fall. Some people also say dizziness when they really mean weakness. True dizziness is a lightheadedness or a sensation that you are about to faint. Dizziness can arise from various medical conditions including ear conditions, brain conditions, cardiovascular disease, anemia or hypoglycemia. Dizziness is also the side effect of numerous medications (both prescription and alternative). Any dizziness or vertigo symptom needs prompt professional medical advice.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Dizziness:
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Symptoms related to Dizziness: vertigo (8), balance difficulty (75), weakness (227)
Dizziness type of: Fainting (91), Syncope (140)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Dizziness: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Dizziness as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Vertigo - see also causes of vertigo
- Emotional stress (type of Stress)
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting - see causes of fainting
- Balance problems
- Ear conditions
- Brain conditions
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Cardiovascular disease
- Anemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Low blood pressure
- Hypotensive attack
- Postural hypotension
- Alcohol
- Food allergies
- Other possible causes include:
- Viruses
- Common cold
- Flu
- Allergies
- Poor diet
- Stress
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Internal bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
- Heart disorders
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Circulatory disorders
- Polycythemia
- Temporal lobe epilepsy (type of Epilepsy)
- Panic attack - causes people to feel dizzy and like they will faint (though they do not actually faint).
- Certain medications
- Amphetamine intoxication - in high doses.
- See also causes of vertigo, fainting, syncope
Medications or substances causing Dizziness: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Dizziness as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Salt in the diet
- Certain medications
- Blood pressure medications
- Drug interactions
- Amphetamine intoxication - in high doses.
Conditions listing symptoms: Dizziness: The following list of conditions have 'Dizziness' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Dizziness: The following list of conditions have 'Dizziness' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 26, 2003
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