Question 1

what can cause dizziness and vision blackout?

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Poor circulation: Even though dizziness is a no-descrpt, non-medical term, no matter what your personal definition is, the combination of "dizziness" & visual blackout indicates inadequate blood flow to the occipital cortex in the back of the brain. Many causes for this exist, most common of which are cardiac problems, low blood pressure, and migraine.

Question 2

mum felt dizzy/blackout while driving what might be the cause?

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Several thots: Might be a syncopal event due to drop in blood pressure secondary to dehydration, or even cardiac arrhythmia.  Might consider hypoglycemia.  Strongly urge visit to your doctor ASAP.  Do not let her drive until this is clarified.

Question 3

it is very normal to me to feel dizzy and blackout aerially a lot n i get shaky like a siezure would start.what would cause this?been goin on for 10yr

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Investigate!: What you describe sounds most like panic disorder, which is treatable. However, there are some medical conditions that can mimic this and you should consult your physician to consider whether/what tests might indicate another diagnosis with another specific remedy.

Question 4

i am experiencing heaviness and numbness in my head which causes tiredness and dizziness. i sometimes experience like getting blackout. why?

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Dizziness: The head symptoms you are describing are concerning.  A sense of impending loss of consciousness is never normal, and workup should include some form of brain scan, and a thorough cardiovascular workup.

Question 5

i had a sudden blackout in vision, but no dizziness, and it happened around 3-5 seconds...what causes it?eye disease?well both of my eyes has myopia

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No: No your temporary vision loss is not secondary to your myopia or eye disease but is concerning, start out by seeing your family doctor.

Question 6

what causes random blackouts..hen this happens to me the room starts spinning theres dizziness sweating weakness & no hearing in the ear

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Many possibilities: Blackouts should be investigated it sounds as if you have vertigo  it can be related to hearing disorders (such as menier's disease)  see an ENT specialist.

Question 7

help, i have blackouts and dizziness when getting up?

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Consider: Dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, POTS, anemia, thyroid problems amongst many.  Could be medication and/ or recreational drugs.  Check in with your doctor.

Question 8

i start feeling dizzy or blackout from getting up too quickly, is this abnormal?

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May be...: This is postural hypotension though often innocent if continuos or progressive need medical advise.

Question 9

why would you get dizzy blackout only for a few seconds then comevtoo and feel like your falling?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Occasionally we get dizzy. Completely blacking out is not normal. You should see your doctor, discuss it and get the necessary tests done at his/her discretion. Good luck.

Question 10

i have been having "blackouts" in my visual field for a couple of weeks.  there is no dizziness or loss of conciouness or headache.  what is this?

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Get checked: Not sure why you are having black outs in your field of vision, but several things like certain migraine variants, seizures, etc. May cause this. Other causes are possible, but basically this is not normal and you need to get evaluated and get diagnosed properly.  Best wishes.

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Mum felt dizzy/blackout while driving what might be the cause?

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It is very normal to me to feel dizzy and blackout aerially a lot n i get shaky like a siezure would start.what would cause this?been goin on for 10yr

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I am experiencing heaviness and numbness in my head which causes tiredness and dizziness. i sometimes experience like getting blackout. why?

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I had a sudden blackout in vision, but no dizziness, and it happened around 3-5 seconds...what causes it?eye disease?well both of my eyes has myopia

A member asked:

What causes random blackouts..hen this happens to me the room starts spinning theres dizziness sweating weakness & no hearing in the ear

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Help, i have blackouts and dizziness when getting up?

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I start feeling dizzy or blackout from getting up too quickly, is this abnormal?

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Why would you get dizzy blackout only for a few seconds then comevtoo and feel like your falling?

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I have been having "blackouts" in my visual field for a couple of weeks. there is no dizziness or loss of conciouness or headache. what is this?

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