Question 1

what may cause intermittent, non-dizzy, balance loss? thank you

Accepted Answer

Several causes: There can be many causes of balance loss.  I would not consider an explanation without a thorough history and exam from a dr.  Duration, past trauma, other symptoms important.

Question 2

what causes intermittent dizziness when laying flat on back. also happens when exercising - doing crunches/bridges. history of chronic h/a & migraine?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: With so little details (age, hx of hypertension or diabetes, neck injuries , duration of symptoms etc), it is impossible to guess what may be the cause.  It is time however for you to consult your family doctor to find out the cause since he knows your medical history better (drugs taken etc).

Question 3

what could cause intermittent bilateral hand and foot numbness, slight dizziness, slight clumsiness over the past 4-6 months. duration 1-5 minutes.

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Ask your doctor to check your blood sugar and your hemoglobin a1c. You may be experiencing intermittent spikes of your blood glucose.

Question 4

i am feeling dizzy, have intermittent twitching on the left side of my forehead, and sweating.  what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline: Unless the sweating is only on the left side of your forehead then it sounds like a release of adrenaline by your body in response to a physical or emotional stress situation. Please see your health care provider if it persists or worsens.

Question 5

what can cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Difficulties with the inner ear and migraines are common causes of dizziness, but there are multiple other possible causes including your heart or neurological problems.

Good place to start would be with your primary care or ENT doctor

Question 6

what causes a sudden dizziness?

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Dizziness: Depends. There are many possibilities especially problems of the brain, ear, and heart.  Sometimes sudden changes in posture can cause this and numerous medications.  You should report the details of the dizziness to your medical doctor to be examined and properly treated.

Question 7

what can cause sudden dizziness?

Accepted Answer

BPPV: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a n inner ear problem where the crystals inside the ear are dislodged and then caught in the semi-circular canals causing the dizziness.  Other possibilities are:
low blood pressure, 
low blood o2, 
low blood sugar, or
hyperventilation, yo name a few.

Question 8

what are the causes of dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Probale inner ear: When asked to explain dizziness; most patients describe it as a feeling of one or more of "lightheaded, spinning, tilting, falling, loss of balance" triggered by change of head or body position. It is probably due to irritation of nerve of inner ear by (otoconia) which are gravels in ear. Some patients may call a feeling of faintness as dizzy but this is rare.

Question 9

what can cause morning dizziness?

Accepted Answer

What is dizziness?: Dizziness is a non-medical term, which is vague & non-diagnostic because it means many different things. Common meanings such as lightheadedness, floating, near-fainting, spinning are well-known but there at least 50 other descriptions of this non-descript word. What is your "dizziness"? Define it better to get a better answer.

Question 10

what are some causes of dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Many causes which require evaluation by your doctor. Can be related to change in blood pressure or if vertigo (room spinning), can be a middle ear disturbance.

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What could cause intermittent bilateral hand and foot numbness, slight dizziness, slight clumsiness over the past 4-6 months. duration 1-5 minutes.

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