Urgency: routine

Dizziness & Vertigo

Spinning vs lightheadedness point to ear, BP, anemia or neuro causes.

Educational triage only — never a diagnosis.

Possible categories (to discuss with a doctor)

BPPV/ear causesLow BP/dehydrationAnemiaStroke (with neuro signs — emergency)

Questions to consider

Spinning (vertigo) or faint-like?
With hearing loss or ringing?
BP low? Anemic? Dehydrated?
Double vision, slurred speech or weakness?

Care guidance

Dizziness + weakness/speech/vision change — emergency (stroke)
Otherwise check BP (lying/standing), hydration and hemoglobin

FAQs

Brief spinning on head movement from ear crystals — diagnosed and treated with positioning manoeuvres.

Related diseases

Dizziness & Vertigo Low Blood Pressure Anemia

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