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Dizziness

• Middle ear infection

A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss.


• Labyrinthitis

Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.


• Medication reaction or side-effect

Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.


• Generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.


• Dehydration (Children)

Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes dry and sticky mouth, tearless crying, and more in children.


• Fainting (vasovagal syncope)

Before fainting, you might feel lightheaded, warm, nausea, a cold sweat, or have tunnel vision.


• Panic attack

When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.


• Diabetes, type 2

Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.


• Heart rhythm disorder

Some heart rhythm disorders can cause a fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness.


• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is usually a temporary condition that affects balance and causes vertigo.


• Diabetes, type 1

Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.


• Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes heart palpitations, confusion, dizziness and more.


• Anemia, iron deficiency

Anemia , a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, irritability, and more.


• Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is rapid or shallow breathing usually caused by stress or anxiety.


• Insulin reaction (hypoglycemia)

An insulin reaction is the result of low blood sugar and causes anxiety, hunger, shaking, dizziness, and more.


• Supraventricular tachycardia

Supraventricular tachycardia is fast heart rhythm starting in one of the upper chambers of the heart.


• Anemia

Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.




• Anemia, chronic disease

Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.


• Heat exhaustion

Heat exhaustion causes intense thirst, heavy sweating, pale, cool, and moist skin, muscle cramps, and more.


• High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure, often asymptomatic, can cause headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and anxiety.


• Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.


• Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension can cause shortness of breath, a fast heart rate, or lightheadedness.


• Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)

Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.


• Cryptococcosis

Cryptococcosis is a lung disease causing a wide range of digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms.


• Dehydration (Adult)

Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.


• Aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a condition of the heart causing shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain.


• Benzodiazepine abuse

Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and more.


• Aspirin poisoning

Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.


• Carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal, symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.


• Aortic regurgitation

Aortic regurgitation, when the aortic valve doesn't close completely, can cause severe heart symptoms.


• Chemical burns

A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.


• Small intestine cancer

Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.


• Cyanide poisoning

The symptoms of cyanide poisoning include headache, weakness, confusion, nausea, and seizures.


• Anemia, hemolytic

Hemolytic anemia occurs when there aren't enough red blood cells in the blood.