Question 1

hello dr, three years ago i had a total thyroidectomy, ever since i take oroxine 100 mg nil on sundays why do i feel dizzy and lightheaded on sundays?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: Not taking the Oroxine 1x weekly should not decrease your thyroid hormone levels significantly enough to cause symptoms, since the half life is about 7 days.  Talk to your Dr. and see if you can take it on Sunday as well to see if it fixes your symptoms.

Question 2

why do i always feel dizzy and lightheaded?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: There are numerous reason that this could be happening.  Some relatively minor and some could be serious.  It is best to get a healthcare provider to check it out!

Question 3

why do i always feel dizzy and lightheaded. i drink lots of water and eat good foods. could it be something to do with my iron levels?

Accepted Answer

May be Anemia: There are so many reason people get dizzy but one of the most common reasons  in young female is anemia may be due to menstrual blood loss and lack of adequate  iron in in diet which causes anemia. Anemia causes weak, lightheaded and some time dizzy.
You may want to check your hemoglobin level.

Question 4

i feel dizzy and lightheaded a lot of the time wot causes this?

Accepted Answer

List is very long: The diagnostic possibilities is lengthy for just those symptoms.  Easy things to check first and foremost would be hydration, good nutritional habits, correction of anemia if present, reducing/eliminating smoking and excessive drinking.  Of course, medical expertise will help if simple measures don't.

Question 5

how come i feel dizzy and lightheaded sometimes after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: There are many possible causes including dehydration, cardiac issues and even a low blood sugar. Have the problem evaluated by your doctor.

Question 6

drank one cup of coffee today and now i feel dizzy and lightheaded?  its been about 2 hours no. is this unheard of. been off caffeine for one month

Accepted Answer

Not unheard of!: Very uncommon, but occurs.  Why have you been off of coffee? I might give you a better answer if i knew.  However, this can occur with caffeine.

Question 7

why do i feel dizzy & light headed and feel like throwing up & with a headache?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Sounds like you are having a migraine type of headache.  The area that generates these headaches is located in proximity to the areas of the brain that generate your symptoms.Speak with your doctor about alternatives for treatment and prevention.

Question 8

what is wrong if i feel dizzy and lightheaded and sick to my stomach and like im going to throw up all the time?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: You need to see your doctor.  There are a number of things that could be wrong.  If you are always nauseated, you need to see your doctor soon. Feel better!

Question 9

hi dr, i feel dizzy and lightheaded with motion sickness while lying on left side, these symptoms are similar to bvvp, can you recommend me treatment.

Accepted Answer

Positional Vertigo: For now over the counter motion sickness medications like dramamine (dimenhydrinate) to control the nausea. Your primary care should evaluate you and refer you to Physical Therapy for vestibular rehab. Positional vertigo is due to a malposition of tiny stones in your inner ear that signal your head position to your brain. Certain maneuvers can re-position the structures so that you aren't dizzy.

Question 10

i made a blood test and the results shows rbc 5.36 and hemoglobin is 15.1g/dl ,i feel dizzy and lightheaded and tired and l sleep a alot ,is it normal?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity at tolerated.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Why do I feel dizzy and lightheaded

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Hello dr, three years ago i had a total thyroidectomy, ever since i take oroxine 100 mg nil on sundays why do i feel dizzy and lightheaded on sundays?

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Why do i always feel dizzy and lightheaded?

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Why do i always feel dizzy and lightheaded. i drink lots of water and eat good foods. could it be something to do with my iron levels?

A member asked:

I feel dizzy and lightheaded a lot of the time wot causes this?

A member asked:

How come i feel dizzy and lightheaded sometimes after exercising?

A member asked:

Drank one cup of coffee today and now i feel dizzy and lightheaded? its been about 2 hours no. is this unheard of. been off caffeine for one month

A member asked:

Why do i feel dizzy & light headed and feel like throwing up & with a headache?

A member asked:

What is wrong if i feel dizzy and lightheaded and sick to my stomach and like im going to throw up all the time?

A member asked:

Hi dr, i feel dizzy and lightheaded with motion sickness while lying on left side, these symptoms are similar to bvvp, can you recommend me treatment.

A member asked:

I made a blood test and the results shows rbc 5.36 and hemoglobin is 15.1g/dl ,i feel dizzy and lightheaded and tired and l sleep a alot ,is it normal?

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