Question 1

sudden dizziness that lasts few seconds and happened days apart. some of the times its happened. 1. laying down and rolled over 2. sitting down table 2x 3.laying on back 4. walking across floor?

Accepted Answer

: Dizziness is a difficult symptom to understand. It can be vertigo, lightheadedness, or just feeling unwell. More details are needed. You can try telemedicine but much better see a doctor in person

Question 2

i have recently begun experiencing severe dizziness and associated balance issue for unknown reasons. i am a healthy 44 yo female s/p craniotomy 18 ye?

Accepted Answer

Get a CT: You need to contact your doctor and probably need an updated CT of your head.

Question 3

dad is dizzy, chest pain and vomited. whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

: Concerned  about the chest pain and other symptoms, as this could represent a cardiac issue, and should be addressed NOW.  Yes, other answers may be more salient but get the risky conditions ruled out and do not hesitate.  See your doctor or an urgent care facility.

Question 4

how to stop dizzyness?

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Some thoughts: How to stop dizziness depends on the cause. If you are dehydrated - then it would be important to hydrate well with water. If you get dizzy after going from lying to sitting or standing, then it would be important to take your time and do this slowly. If this is a chronic problem - it warrants medical evaluation. Take  care.

Question 5

what can cause dizziness?

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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 dr to see for dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

Start with your doc: Most primary care docs, in general or internal medicine are well trained in the multiple areas that can give rise to dizziness. If their efforts are unable to sort it out they will know who in your region would have more experience with the issue.

Question 7

is ginger good for dizziness?

Accepted Answer

No,but: It is a well known help with nausea.

Question 8

what to do to stop dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are too many causes of dizziness to list.  
Low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia, dehydration, hypothyroidism, problems with ear, and on and on...  They all have different treatments--see your primary care doctor.

Question 9

what causes a sudden dizziness?

Accepted Answer

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 10

when is dizziness an emergency?

Accepted Answer

On dizziness: Dizziness is a common symptom caused by a number of different factors, some that are benign and some that are serious.

I would be concerned about dizziness that affected walking severely, dizziness associated with long-lasting double vision, clumsiness in one arm, or intractable vomiting.  Sometimes these are signs of a problem with the brain.  Hope this helps!

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