Why Do I Get Dizzy Spells?
Dizziness Has Many Possible Causes, Including Inner Ear Disturbance, Motion Sickness and Medication Effects. Sometimes It's Caused by an Underlying Health...
Dizziness has many possible causes, including inner ear disturbance, motion sickness and medication effects. Sometimes it's caused by an underlying health condition, such as poor circulation, infection or injury. The way dizziness makes you feel and your triggers provide clues for possible causes.
How do you know if dizziness is serious?
Get emergency medical care if you experience new, severe dizziness or vertigo along with any of the following:
- Sudden, severe headache.
- Chest pain.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Numbness or paralysis of arms or legs.
- Fainting.
- Double vision.
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat.
- Confusion or slurred speech.
When should I be worried about dizziness?
There are times when dizziness is a medical emergency. If you experience dizziness along with blurred or double vision, weakness or numbness in the body, slurred speech, or severe headaches, call 911 immediately.