Question 1

dizziness lightheadedness faintness pulsating head pressure ringing ears for 5 months. symptoms come n go no triggers. ct scan w out contrast clear.

Accepted Answer

Wrong test: For these symptoms you need a neurologist evaluation, and likely an MRI will be ordered.  A ct of the brain, even with contrast, is not adequate.  Start with the neurologist.

Question 2

when seated, i experience persistent lightheadedness, and, rarely, 2-3 second episodes of feeling faint. upon standing, this completely goes away. i can also recreate this feeling sometimes by tilting my head side to side. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Usually it's the other way around when lightheadedness occurs. It's possible that upon sitting you are temporarily hindering blood from travelling up to your head by the abdomen compressing blood in the abdominal vein(inferior vena cava). Another possibility is stimulation of the vagus nerve on sitting down causing the heart rate to temporarily slow down. Tilting your head usually produces vertigo

Question 3

can hypothyroid cause feeling faint after a run?  are feeling of balance being off, lightheadedness, fatigue, dry heaves possible from hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hypothyroidism can cause a myriad of symptoms including some you've listed. It is relatively simple to diagnose with common blood test. Ask your doctor.

Question 4

how does anxiety cause brain fog, lightheaded feeling/faint feeling? always assumed it was more of heart attack feeling. dont have fast heart/breaths.

Accepted Answer

Possible &amp; rule out: Anxiety certainly can cause lightheaded/faint feelings, but you also want to make sure there is not a physical explanation that has not been addressed.  If you have not discussed your symptoms with your primary care doctor, I recommend you do that to make sure something isn't being ignored. In addition, pay attention to the situations in which these symptoms occur for clues to possible triggers.

Question 5

before&after menstruation i experience shortness of breath, palpitations, feeling faint, feeling cold, weak&shaky.what could it be?panic attack?thanks!

Accepted Answer

Possible: But make sure you are keeping yourself well hydrated.

Question 6

felt a real quick "faint" feeling while walking. 45 min walk i shook it off my body tingled for about 5-10 secs. no health problems or pain anywhere?

Accepted Answer

Checkup: It depends on what you mean by "faint feeling.". If you had a 5-10 second period of feeling like you might black out and fall to the ground, you should get checked out. A more complete description of what you felt, a physical exam, and an ekg would be the first step. A heart monitor can be prescribed to pick up any abnormal heart rhythms that you don't feel or that cause further symptoms.

Question 7

i've been feeling like i'm going to faint& feeling sick & tiered most days but husband had snip so wounder what else could be coursing me to have them

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Feeling faint, sick and tired could be related to a myriad of problems, so it's best to see a doctor for an examination and appropriate tests.

Question 8

feeling nauseous, feel like i might faint, feeling gassy?

Accepted Answer

Nausea: More information is needed about your symptoms. See a physician. It could be onset of viral stomach infection, pregnancy( if you think it’s possible in your case) etc.

Question 9

is dizziness and faint feeling normal for people with bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

It can be: If you are sick you may not be drinking enough. Dehydration will definitely make you feel dizzy and faint. Drink, drink drink! avoid caffeine, however, in what you drink. If aggressive hydration does not help contact your doctor for an exam.

Question 10

help please! is dizziness and faint feeling normal for bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Recurrent coughing can cause this. Best to see your physician for other or associated causes.

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Dizziness lightheadedness faintness pulsating head pressure ringing ears for 5 months. symptoms come n go no triggers. ct scan w out contrast clear.

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When seated, i experience persistent lightheadedness, and, rarely, 2-3 second episodes of feeling faint. upon standing, this completely goes away. i can also recreate this feeling sometimes by tilting my head side to side. what could this be?

A member asked:

Can hypothyroid cause feeling faint after a run? are feeling of balance being off, lightheadedness, fatigue, dry heaves possible from hypothyroid?

A member asked:

How does anxiety cause brain fog, lightheaded feeling/faint feeling? always assumed it was more of heart attack feeling. dont have fast heart/breaths.

A member asked:

Before&after menstruation i experience shortness of breath, palpitations, feeling faint, feeling cold, weak&shaky.what could it be?panic attack?thanks!

A member asked:

Felt a real quick "faint" feeling while walking. 45 min walk i shook it off my body tingled for about 5-10 secs. no health problems or pain anywhere?

A member asked:

I've been feeling like i'm going to faint& feeling sick & tiered most days but husband had snip so wounder what else could be coursing me to have them

A member asked:

Feeling nauseous, feel like i might faint, feeling gassy?

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Is dizziness and faint feeling normal for people with bronchitis?

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Help please! is dizziness and faint feeling normal for bronchitis?

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