When you change position sharply or quickly get out of bed, the whole world is spinning. Dizziness is a condition that always requires consultation with a doctor. Here are some reasons why your head might be dizzy.
Dizziness: concussion
Dizzinessappeared after a blow to the head and is accompanied by a short-term loss of consciousness, slurred speech, headache,nauseaor vomiting , tingling arms and legs, sometimes loss of control over urination.Our advice:
Report to the emergency room as soon as possible or call an ambulance. If your companion becomes unconscious after a blow to the head, do not jerk him or change his position unless it is necessary, e.g. due to the risk of fire or airway opening. However, you should be extremely careful not to lead to additional injuries.
Dizziness: not enough sugar
Dizziness is associated with a headache and a strong feeling of hunger, trembling hands and even the whole body, unjustified anxiety and difficulties in expressing yourself.
Our advice: If you know that a person suffering from diabetes, give her something sweet to drink or eat (e.g. sugar cubes or a teaspoon under her tongue). In case of unconsciousness, call an ambulance or take the patient to the emergency room.
Dizziness: heat exhaustion
The world suddenly starts spinning when exercising or physically working in direct sunlight. The dizziness is accompanied by nausea, headache, cramps in the arms, legs and abdominal cramps, the skin is cold, sticky, there is a lot of sweat and a rapid heart rate.
Our tip: Your body temperature rises to an unsafe level in a stroke because it regulates it mechanisms are overloaded and do not function. It is a life-threatening condition. Exhausting heat is less dangerous. Both conditions usually affect young children and the elderly. When we suspect a stroke, we call an ambulance immediately. Until the doctor arrives, cool the body with cool water and put a cold compress on the forehead. Note - we do not give anything to drink or eat. When exhausted, you should loosen your clothes, place the sick person in the shade and put a cool compress on the forehead. The whole body can be wrapped in a cold, wet sheet. If the adult is conscious, we can give him fruit juice to drink diluted with water (in a ratio of 1: 1). If the state of he alth does not improve in 2-3hours, medical attention is needed.
Dizziness: anemia
In addition to dizziness, there is often weakness and fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath (not only during exercise).
Our advice: There are several types of anemia caused by a deficiency of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. Each is slightly different. However, without consulting your doctor, you must not take iron or vitamins in this situation. Recovery is only guaranteed by a precise dose selection. Too much medicine, eg with iron, can be dangerous. So go to the doctor.
Dizziness: pressure down
Dizziness occurs with every quick change of position, abruptly standing up from the chair or turning the head.
Our advice: You must learn to live with this ailment - above all, do not change the position of the body abruptly. You should lead a slightly more frugal lifestyle. Sometimes a cup of strong coffee helps.
Dizziness: replacement glasses
Simultaneously with dizziness, there are also headaches, sometimes even severe, visual disturbances when reading or watching TV.
Our advice: If you know that the symptoms appear after working at the computer for a long time - do not use it for some time or take several-minute breaks more often. When that doesn't work, visit an ophthalmologist to check that you have the correct glasses. Not only the number of diopters is important, but also the focal length and pupil distance setting. People who buy reading glasses at a bazaar or supermarket often experience severe dizziness caused by glasses. For your own sake, you mustn't do this.
Dizziness: neck injury
Dizziness, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting occurs within 24 hours after a car accident or fall. There may also be difficulties with walking.
Our advice: Report to the orthopedic emergency room and have a specialist check for damage to the cervical vertebrae. If nothing is wrong, take some painkillers and put ice wrapped in a towel on the neck. When sleeping, place a thin pillow under your head and a small, rolled-up towel under your neck. If the pain persists after a few days, see your doctor again. He will probably order an X-ray of the cervical and thoracic spine.
Dizziness: attack of toxins and bacteria
Dizziness occurs suddenly, along with a high temperature, vomiting and diarrhea, and a red rash on the inside of the palms and soles of the feet.
Our advice: Check in as soon as possible see a doctor or call an ambulance. Shock syndrometoxic occurs rapidly and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. It sometimes develops in women who use hygienic tampons with increased absorption and vaginal inserts. Staphylococcus also likes to live in food. The disease can strike at any age and regardless of gender.