What Is the Difference Between Dizziness and Lightheadedness?
Dizziness Is When You Feel Unbalanced and as If the Room Is Spinning. Lightheadedness Is When You Feel Like You Might Faint. Your Body Could Feel Heavy, You...
Dizziness is when you feel unbalanced and as if the room is spinning. Lightheadedness is when you feel like you might faint. Your body could feel heavy, you might feel nauseous and unsteady, and you may sweat.
What is lightheadedness signs of?
Causes of lightheadedness may be dehydration, medication side effects, sudden blood pressure drops, low blood sugar, and heart disease or stroke. Feeling woozy, lightheaded, or a little faint is a common complaint among older adults.
How do I stop feeling light headed?
How you can treat dizziness yourself
- lie down until dizziness passes, then get up slowly.
- move slowly and carefully.
- get plenty of rest.
- drink plenty of fluids, especially water.
- avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and drugs.
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