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      Category : Health Centers > Brain and Nervous System

Dizziness

Alternate Names : Dizzy, Lightheadedness

Dizziness | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Attribution


What other signs and symptoms are associated with this symptom?

The first thing a healthcare provider needs to know is what the person actually means by the term dizzy. Other questions about the feeling of dizziness can help to determine the cause:

  • How long has it been going on?
  • How often does it occur?
  • Is it associated with fainting, nausea, vomiting, or confusion?
  • Is it related to certain activities or body positions?
  • Does the person feel as though he or she or the room is spinning?
  • Is the person taking any medications or illegal drugs?
  • Does the person have any other medical conditions?
  • Are there any problems with movement or coordination?
  • Are there feelings of anxiety along with the dizziness?
  • The person should tell the healthcare provider about any other symptoms because these may be important, too.


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    Dizziness: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 03/01/01









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