Almost everyone experiences dizziness at some point. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it always has the same cause. The causes of dizziness can vary greatly. In this article, you’ll find out how this sensation can arise and what you can do about it.
You can experience dizziness in different ways. One person might feel as though everything is spinning, whilst another might feel more ‘light-headed’ or weak. These are some of the symptoms you might experience:
The way you experience dizziness can be a clue to its cause. For example, dizziness may be linked to stress, tiredness, balance problems or simply the position you’re lying in.
Fatigue is a major cause of dizziness. When you’re tired, this can also go hand in hand with difficulty concentrating, a feeling of light-headedness, impaired balance and perhaps feeling weak. Lack of sleep, excessive exertion and insufficient recovery can also cause dizziness. In addition, there are many other factors that can trigger this symptom. You can read about these possible causes below.
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Prolonged stress or tension can alter your breathing, causing your body to remain in a constant state of heightened alertness. This can make you feel light-headed or dizzy and may cause you to feel less steady on your feet.
When your body doesn’t get enough rest and recovery time, you may feel less alert. This can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision or a light-headed feeling. This may be due to a period of poor sleep, persistent fatigue or prolonged exertion.
You may feel dizzy if you stand up quickly after sitting or lying down. You often notice this as a light-headed or spinning sensation. This happens because, for a brief moment, gravity causes less blood to flow to your brain.
It’s no secret that drinking enough water is important. If you don’t, for example when it’s hot or if you’re ill, you may feel light-headed or dizzy.
Low blood pressure can also cause a light-headed or dizzy sensation. You may notice this, for example, when standing up quickly or changing position suddenly. You may also experience blurred vision or see spots, and feel momentarily unsteady on your feet.
After intense physical activity, such as sport or DIY, you may also feel dizzy. This happens when your body has used up a lot of energy or when you haven’t eaten or drunk enough.
When you have the flu and accompanying symptoms such as a fever and tiredness, you may feel a bit light-headed. Even when you’re recovering from the flu or another illness, your body may still feel a bit weaker for a while.
When your vestibular system and your muscles and joints aren’t working together properly, you may experience a spinning sensation. This can feel, for example, as though the world around you is moving whilst you yourself are sitting still.
Changes in hormone levels can affect how you feel. For some women, this causes dizziness and light-headedness, for example during their period or pregnancy. This may also be due to changes in blood pressure, blood sugar levels and circulation.
Dizziness can also be accompanied by ringing in the ears, such as a high-pitched whine or other sound. This is because the balance system is partly located in the ear.
To know what you can do about dizziness, it’s helpful to first identify the cause. This allows you to tackle the problem at its root to treat or prevent it. Here are a few things you can do:
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