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Feeling Dizzy? Here Are 9 Common Causes!

Dizziness is one of the worst feelings in the world. It makes you feel sick and out of control, and when it lasts for more than a few seconds, it can be very alarming. Dizziness affects both adults and children, but the reasons for it could be something minor or serious. Below you’ll find 9 potential reasons for your dizzy spells, but you should visit your doctor if your symptoms are persistent as this could indicate other conditions such as migraines, an infection, or stroke.
 
1. Low Blood Sugar
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Everyone has probably experienced that feeling when you haven’t eaten for a long period so you start to feel woozy. A drop in blood sugar can make you feel shaky and dizzy, whether you’re a diabetic or not. To remedy this, get your blood sugar levels up pronto by eating a sugary snack.

2. Dehydration

When your body has too little water in it, dizziness can ensue. When temperatures warm up, we might forget to drink more fluids, and even the smallest amount of fluid loss through sweating can make you feel dizzy. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your children loaded up on fluids too.

3. Ear Infection

An infection in the inner ear, whether due to a sinus infection, cold, virus, or bacteria, can cause problems with balance and dizziness. You might not experience intense pain, but you should visit the doctor to get yourself checked out.

4. Medications
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Side effects from medications are some of the leading cause of dizziness, but people often fail to report this symptom to their doctor. If you notice that you feel dizzy after taking some prescription drugs, seek medical attention.

5. Anemia

Iron deficiency can lead to a number of symptoms with one of the most common being dizziness. It can also cause lightheadedness, fatigue, and a rapid heartbeat as well. Talk to your doctor about ways to increase your iron intake.

 

6. Allergies

When allergens such as pollen, dust, or pet dander enter your system, they can cause obstructions or inflammation in the middle ear. Your body will try to regulate the pressure that builds up, which could make you feel dizzy.

7. Low Blood Pressure
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Ever stood up quickly and felt immediately dizzy? Having a dizzy spell due to low blood feels exactly like this, and can occur when you move from a seated position to a standing one, or from lying down to sitting up. A low blood pressure decreases blood flow to the brain, thus making you feel dizzy.

8. Vertigo

With vertigo, people often experience nausea along with some dizziness. Patients commonly complain of feeling imbalanced or that the room is spinning. This can be the result of an infection, old age, or inflammation in the inner ear. Sometimes it disappears by itself, but other times treatment is needed.

9. Meniere’s Disease

If your ears feel full or if you experience ringing sounds alongside some dizziness, it could be due to Meniere’s. This is an ear condition that causes a lot of fluid buildup, and has been linked to bouts of vertigo or dizziness that can last for long periods of time.

 

Source: tiphero
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