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[[Dizziness]] is a common sensation that can be described as a feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or vertigo. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, medication side effects, ear infections, and neurological disorders. | [[Dizziness]] is a common sensation that can be described as a feeling of [[lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or vertigo]]. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including [[dehydration, medication side effects, ear infections]], and neurological disorders. | ||
[[File:Dizziness.jpg|thumb|Dizziness]] | [[File:Dizziness.jpg|thumb|Dizziness]] | ||
== Importance tips of Dizziness== | == Importance tips of Dizziness== | ||
*[[Vertigo]] is a specific type of dizziness that is often described as a spinning sensation. It is commonly caused by inner ear problems, such as [[benign paroxysmal positional vertigo]] (BPPV) or [[Meniere's disease]]. | *[[Vertigo]] is a specific type of dizziness that is often described as a [[spinning sensation]]. It is commonly caused by inner ear problems, such as [[benign paroxysmal positional vertigo]] (BPPV) or [[Meniere's disease]]. | ||
*[[Lightheadedness]] is another type of dizziness that can be caused by a drop in blood pressure, dehydration, or hyperventilation. It can also be a side effect of certain medications. | *[[Lightheadedness]] is another type of dizziness that can be caused by a drop in [[blood pressure, dehydration, or hyperventilation]]. It can also be a side effect of certain medications. | ||
*[[Unsteadiness]] is a feeling of instability or imbalance that can be caused by problems with the inner ear or the nervous system. | *[[Unsteadiness]] is a feeling of instability or imbalance that can be caused by problems with the inner ear or the [[nervous system]]. | ||
*[[Motion sickness]] is a type of dizziness that is caused by the brain receiving conflicting signals about movement from the eyes and the inner ear. It is commonly experienced during travel by car, boat, or airplane. | *[[Motion sickness]] is a type of dizziness that is caused by the [[brain]] receiving conflicting [[signals]] about movement from the eyes and the inner ear. It is commonly experienced during travel by [[car, boat, or airplane]]. | ||
*[[Anxiety]] can also cause dizziness as a symptom. People who experience panic attacks may feel dizzy or lightheaded as a result of hyperventilation or a rapid heartbeat. | *[[Anxiety]] can also cause dizziness as a symptom. People who experience panic attacks may feel dizzy or lightheaded as a result of [[hyperventilation or a rapid heartbeat]]. | ||
[[File:Depiction of a person feeling dizzy.png|thumb|Depiction of a person feeling dizzy]] | [[File:Depiction of a person feeling dizzy.png|thumb|Depiction of a person feeling dizzy]] | ||
