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Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor

Dizziness describes sensations such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or the feeling that the room is spinning (vertigo). Causes range from dehydration and low blood pressure to inner-ear problems — accurate description helps doctors find the cause.

Dizziness describes sensations such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or the feeling that the room is spinning (vertigo).

What is dizziness?

Dizziness describes sensations such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or the feeling that the room is spinning (vertigo).

What causes dizziness?

Benign positional vertigo, inner-ear inflammation, dehydration, low blood sugar, anemia, anxiety, and blood pressure changes are common causes. Medications — including those for blood pressure — can contribute.

Sudden dizziness with neurological symptoms requires urgent evaluation to rule out stroke or other serious conditions.

Common symptoms

  • Lightheadedness or feeling faint
  • Spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Unsteadiness when walking
  • Nausea with severe vertigo
  • Ringing in ears or hearing change in some cases

When to seek medical care

Seek emergency care for sudden severe vertigo with double vision, slurred speech, weakness on one side, chest pain, or fainting with injury. Otherwise see a doctor if dizziness recurs, affects daily activities, or follows a head injury.

Which doctor treats dizziness?

For dizziness, a general physician is often the appropriate starting point. They can examine you, order relevant tests, and refer to another specialist if needed. View available doctors.

How doctors generally evaluate this problem

Doctors distinguish vertigo from general lightheadedness, check blood pressure, examine ears and balance, and review medicines that may cause dizziness. Neurology referral may follow if symptoms are recurrent or associated with neurological signs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between dizziness and vertigo?

Dizziness is a general term for feeling unsteady or faint. Vertigo specifically feels like you or the room is spinning, often related to inner-ear balance problems.

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