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What Causes Severe Dizziness Upon Lying Down?
Question: I am very dizzy, when I lean over or lay down and get up quick, really dizzy. Should I go to doctor?
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, you should go and be seen by your doctor
Dizziness is most commonly due to conditions of the inner ear. These include : (1)meniere's disease - in this there may be hearing loss, ringing or other noises in the ear
(2)BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo- the episodes last a few seconds to minutes and worse with certain positions of the head
(3) vestibular neuronitis- last for hours to days at a time, may be a recent infection
Medications such as meclizine, dramamine, valium are used temporarily for these inner ear conditions
Other causes are dehydration and low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension, blood pressure drops when person stands), low blood sugar
It would be best to see your doctor to find the cause so that you can be appropriately treated
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, you should go and be seen by your doctor
Dizziness is most commonly due to conditions of the inner ear. These include : (1)meniere's disease - in this there may be hearing loss, ringing or other noises in the ear
(2)BPPV- benign paroxysmal positional vertigo- the episodes last a few seconds to minutes and worse with certain positions of the head
(3) vestibular neuronitis- last for hours to days at a time, may be a recent infection
Medications such as meclizine, dramamine, valium are used temporarily for these inner ear conditions
Other causes are dehydration and low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension, blood pressure drops when person stands), low blood sugar
It would be best to see your doctor to find the cause so that you can be appropriately treated
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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