What Causes Dizziness?

There are many reasons that a person might suffer a bout of dizziness. Some cases are occasional and can be traced to a specific situation or activity. Other incidents of dizziness might be more long-term and consistent because of a general health condition.

No matter which case it might be, dizziness should be treated as a serious medical condition. A person who suffers from this should seek assistance from family members and from medical personnel. Even dizziness that seems “minor” should be discussed with family members and a personal physician.

People might be affected by dizziness because of an associated health condition. One of the more common conditions that a doctor will look for when a person reports dizziness is a change in blood pressure. If that pressure level drops quickly or drops too far as measured by a nurse or doctor, it may be time to address the blood pressure issue.

Problems with blood circulation can cause similar symptoms, including dizziness. Doctors may check both blood pressure and look for signs of blockage in an artery or problems with heart function. Don’t ignore dizziness that may be caused by low levels of sugar in the blood. This is also a serious condition.

Many people will experience dizziness due to ear infections or other ear problems during their lifetime. When the inner part of the ear is inflamed due to infection or injury we might feel unsteady on our feet. Dizziness is a common sign of problems with the inner ear because the fluid in this part of the body is crucial to our balance when standing and walking.

Dizziness may result from problems in other parts of the body as well. If your vision is affected because of some medical conditions you may experience dizziness. Sometimes we can feel unsteady to the point of being dizzy because our legs or hips aren’t strong and healthy.

Of course, there are times when we feel dizzy because of something we do. Some rides at amusement parks will have this effect. So will turning around in circles several times. This throws off our sense of balance and makes us feel dizzy.

There are in fact many, many reasons we might feel dizzy, in addition to the few already mentioned. Some people report dizziness as a side effect of taking certain prescription drugs. One serious cause of dizziness is a tumor or other growth in the skull or on the brain. People who suffer a stroke or other brain injury can suffer dizziness.

Some people get dizzy and may even feel sick because of something they see or hear. This may be caused by a slight change in blood pressure or a quick surge of adrenalin in an exciting situation. General weakness from lack of food or lack of sleep may induce dizziness too. No matter what the cause, if you or someone close to you experiences dizziness, don’t take it lightly. Ask a doctor to help you find the cause.

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