Question 1

why am my constantly being plagued by a variety of symptoms that come and go, resolve in a few weeks e.g. palpations, lightheadedness,balance, anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory: anxiety is a sub-type of anxiety disorder. You should have a complete medical exam and blood testing and certainly you need to see a certified psychologist for ongoing CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). A team approach including physician. therapist and possibly a social worker is a good starting stategy for mental hygiene.

Question 2

what are the causes of lightheadedness usually?

Accepted Answer

Low blood to brain.: Light-headedness is usually caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain. This can occur with position changes, such as standing up suddenly. It can also occur if blood counts are low, such as in anemia. Sometimes irregular heart beats can cause similar symptoms. Discuss your situation with your doctor.

Question 3

what causes lightheadedness and dizziness?

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Lots of things!: Sorting out the significance of those symptoms depends on accompanied circumstances (precipitating events, duration, palpitations), objective findings (abnormal cardiac or neurologic exam), age (younger, older), etc.  Often these may be relatively benign (if younger patient and not objective abnormalities), but may also be a harbinger of more serious underlying conditions.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 4

light headed 4 days in a roll?

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Make sure: you are eating properly and also have fluid intake.  If you are doing this it is not normal to be light headed and dizzy for four days in a row.  Any headaches or visual symptoms? Any muscle pain or pain on blinking your eyes?  See a doctor if this persists.

Question 5

why am i lightheaded and shakey?

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Light headed ?: This seems to be anxiety  symptom.

Question 6

i get lightheaded when i look up?

Accepted Answer

Lightheaded: Drink plenty of liquids and have your doctor do blood work CBC, CMP to check electrolytes and iron count!

Question 7

can my lightheadedness be vertigo?

Accepted Answer

No: Lightheadedness is a central (brain) problem caused by decreased oxygenation to the brain and caused by a variety of diseases.  Vertigo, on the other hand, is a perception that the room is spinning around and is usually but not always an inner ear (vestibular inner ear) problem.  An ENT doctor can help you.

Question 8

getting light headed when coughing?

Accepted Answer

See doctor....: If you are coughing so much that you are getting light-headed, you need to see your doctor so your cough can be diagnosed and treated. Common causes of cough include acute bronchitis, bronchospasm, gerd, post-nasal drip. All of these have different treatments and your cough can be due to more than one cause. If smoking, you need to quit today! if you are short of breath, go to the er.

Question 9

what is it when you feel light headed?

Accepted Answer

Low brain blood flow: Low blood pressure or sudden movement can create temporary decreases in blood flow to your brain.  Dehydration, over medication, low blood sugar....
A medical work up is recommended.

Question 10

what is causing me to feel lightheaded?

Accepted Answer

I would first rule: out "Low Blood Pressure",espically if it occurs when you get up from lying or sitting &amp; when you bend over and straighten back up.Measure your BP when you feel dizzy.Any ear problems(Another area that can cause dizziness)?

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