![]() ![]() Some types of dizziness/light headiness can be due to more serious problems such as an irregular heartbeat or low blood pressure. Dizziness/imbalance, particularly those due to inner ear problems, usually do eventually resolve spontaneously. In some cases, however, the problem can be longer-lasting and disabling. Again these tend not to be caused by inner ear balance system disorder.įor many patients, the dizziness is short-lasting and the patient does not seek any medical attention. Other types of descriptions may include: “spaced out feeling” or “out of body experience”. Irregular heartbeat or low blood pressure can cause this. Generally, this is not due to inner ear problems. This can progress to loss of consciousness. Light-headedness or fainting: This is a sensation one experiences if their blood pressure drops.The causes of this are more varied but can include inner ear problems, problems with the balance part of the brain, abnormal sensation in the feet/ankle/legs, muscle weakness and age-related changes (or a combination of problems). Unsteadiness/imbalance: a sensation of rocking from side to side or veering off to the side often when walking.This is often due to a problem in the vestibular system (in the inner ear balance system, nerve to the inner ear and/or part of the brain involved in balance). Often the word dizziness is used to describe this type of sensation. Vertigo: a sensation of spinning or movement.Broadly dizziness can be split into a number of types: Patients use many different words such as dizziness, giddiness, unsteadiness, imbalance, spinning, light-headedness etc. ![]() ![]() The experience of dizziness can be difficult to describe. Dizziness: Vertigo Unsteadiness Lightheadednessĭizziness is a common problem. ![]()
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