Why the Head Turns and What It Witnesses

Vertigo is familiar to everyone. This is not a disease, but the sensations are very unpleasant. Vertigo is a symptom. Only what kind of illness? Determine surely it can only be a doctor. However, a common man must know something about dizziness, to be able to orientate in a situation and know how to act in case of its occurrence. Why dizzy?

Dizziness, which is not associated with health problems

Sometimes dizziness can be the result of motion sickness in the transport or on the carousel. The reason lies in the peculiarities of the work of the vestibular apparatus. This is a temporary phenomenon, albeit unpleasant. It is called physiological dizziness.

Why dizzy when you get up? Again, the reason is that the vestibular apparatus does not have time to coordinate. Moreover, this can be explained by the general weakening of the body, the lack of vitamins or a decreased level of hemoglobin.

There are cases when the head is spinning from malnutrition, so be careful with "hungry" diets.

Disturbing symptoms

Why dizzy often?

Now, if your head is spinning systematically, you should seriously think about it. Most likely, these are really symptoms that signal "malfunctions" in the body. Guess the disease itself can be by the attendant sensations.

Dizziness can be a consequence of the disease of the vestibular apparatus, which is in the inner ear. This is the so-called true dizziness or vertigo. It is felt acutely, accompanied by illusions of movement in the space of its body or objects of environment. In addition, nausea, vomiting, cold sweat may appear on its background . Often, such dizziness is a consequence of otitis media.

Dizziness accompanied by headache

Why does my head ache and spin?

One of the possible causes is a classic migraine. It is usually accompanied by noise in the ears, dizziness, nausea, sound and photophobia.

Also, the reasons can be covered in poisoning (alcoholic, medicamental, etc.) or in the fact that a craniocerebral trauma has been experienced.

Dizziness accompanied by jumps in blood pressure. Usually people who suffer from this, are able to determine this symptom themselves.

Dizziness accompanied by impaired coordination of movements

This is a very serious symptom that requires a doctor. Perhaps the cause was a violation of the blood circulation of the brain (stroke). If dizziness is combined with severe weakness, visual impairment, distortion of sensitivity or loss of consciousness, you should immediately call an ambulance.

Dizziness accompanied by psychological discomfort

  Dizziness to fog in the head, when the fear of falling is felt, faintness often indicates depression or neurosis. Today this is a very common case. This condition can last up to several months and requires mandatory consultation with a doctor.

If you know that you have experienced a lot of stress, you can conclude why the head is spinning in this case.

Dizziness that occurs after taking medication

Some people are particularly sensitive to certain medications. This, in general, means from allergies, colds, antibiotics, tranquilizers and sleeping pills. If you are taking any of these groups of drugs, you need to report dizziness to your doctor so that he changes the medicine.

What should I do when I feel dizzy?

Having understood why the head is spinning, you also need to learn the rules of behavior in cases where dizziness appears.

When the dizziness abruptly began, try not to worry, calm down. It is desirable to find a place to sit down, or at least about something to lean on, so as not to fall. Dizziness is often accompanied by an imbalance. If you are at home, be sure to lie down. When the head and shoulders are on the same level, the blood supply of the brain will improve .

Do not make any sudden movements. To improve your condition, fix your eyes on any fixed point (any object in the room) or close your eyes.

If these measures did not help to quickly neutralize unpleasant sensations, consult a doctor.