[Anonymous]

Ok so just wanted a bit of advice.

Sometimes when i stand up i go dizzy and my head/the room feels like its spinning.

It only lasts a few seconds then its fine.

Does anyone else experience this? Or know what it could be?

Thanks for any advice.

[BananaWhale]

That's completely normal. It's caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure as you stand up, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain for a few seconds.
I doubt it's anything to worry about unless it happens an awful lot. However, if you're worried it may still be wise to see a doctor just in case.

[Anonymous]

ok thanks.

It has been happening before but has been happening more often recently.

[StrangerThings]

It could be because you're not eating enough recently or maybe you're over stressed, tired? I'm sure it's nothing to worry about though just take it easy

[Joluk]

How often does this happen? If its happening quite a lot you should probably see a doctor just incase.

[dean01234]

how are your blood sugar levels? Maybe have some fruit juice or something

[Anonymous]

(Original post by Joluk)
How often does this happen? If its happening quite a lot you should probably see a doctor just incase.

over the last week or so its been happening several times a day.

[Anonymous]

(Original post by Joluk)
How often does this happen? If its happening quite a lot you should probably see a doctor just incase.

no idea lol
i do drink juice but will try drinking it more often

[Anonymous]

sorry mean the quote the person after lol

[hannahchan]

perhaps it is vertigo?

Maybe something to do with your ears?

[The Doggfather]

Vertigo - Also associated with nausea and vomiting (25% of dizziness cases)
Disequilibrium - Not associated with nausea and vomiting
Presyncope Lightheadedness - Sudden fall in blood pressure
Stroke - 0.7% of cases

[Naminam]

Wouldn't say this is anything to worry about. Likely to be tiredness, stress, low blood pressure/sugar, temperature changes, or a mixture of fairly mundane things. I'm sure it will go away soon, and almost everyone experiences this at some point.

Relax, eat well, get your sleep and that alone should take care of it.

Certainly wouldn't agree to drink juice as this will give you a blood sugar crash. Would go the other way and recommend you cut down on sugar so you give your system a chance to regulate itself.

[lelikins]

I've been back and forward to the hospital about this - it started with dizziness when i stood up quickly then i started to get lots of headaches. Now I'm okay except when its hot - i have to drink enormous amounts of water otherwise i just feel really lightheaded.

[Anonymous]

thanks everyone

[theking1]

[QUOTE=hannahchan;37938734]perhaps it is vertigo?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98W9QuMq-2k