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Feeling Dizzy And Lightheaded. What Is The Reason?

Hi doctor , For the past 2 months (apox) I ve been feeling a weird sensation in my whole body and head that comes and goes and I only feel it when I lay down in bed or even when I m sitting . The feeling is extremely weird and no one I know has experienced that feeling : it s a weird movement inside my body or swinging (that I can t see when I look) that makes me very dizzy and light headed . I m scared it could be something unknown or very rare .
Mon, 25 Mar 2013
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Hello Mariam,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance)
2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension.
3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia)
4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which also interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction.
5. Tension/stress & lack of adequate rest and sleep.

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology.

So, it will be better to consult your General Physician & get a proper physical examination done.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.
Meanwhile, you should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
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Feeling Dizzy And Lightheaded. What Is The Reason?

Hello Mariam, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Any pathology in the vestibular apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) 2. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension. 3. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia) 4. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Calcium, etc. which also interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction. 5. Tension/stress & lack of adequate rest and sleep. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. A CT scan of brain might be required to rule out any pathology. So, it will be better to consult your General Physician & get a proper physical examination done. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Meanwhile, you should maintain adequate hydration, take a healthy balanced diet & avoid stress. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a good health. Thanks & take care.