Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions.
What is Dizziness?
Dizziness is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Dizziness that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Dizziness
The following conditions have been associated with Dizziness. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acoustic Neuroma
A non-cancerous tumor on the vestibulocochlear nerve causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems.
Agoraphobia
An anxiety disorder involving fear of places or situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment, often...
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
A rare neurological condition that distorts perception, making objects, body parts, or time appear larger, smaller, or o...
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery...
Arrhythmia
An irregular or abnormal heart rhythm that can range from harmless to life-threatening.
Atrial Fibrillation
An irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart complication...
Concussion
A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that shakes the brain, leading to headache, confusion...
Dehydration
Loss of body fluids that can cause thirst, dark urine, dry mouth, dizziness, and in severe cases confusion and low blood...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or spinning, which can have many causes.
Fainting (Syncope)
A brief loss of consciousness due to a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain.
Hypertension
Chronically elevated blood pressure that puts strain on the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Often has no sympt...
Hypotension
Abnormally low blood pressure that can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Dizziness is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.