Common Causes and Effects of Dizziness
The inner ear serves two purposes: hearing and balance. There are mechanisms in the ear that inform the brain about your position, orientation in space and movement to keep you in balance at all times. A false sensation of spinning or whirling, known as vertigo, can occur when the signal to the brain is blocked or misfires.
In addition to the sensation of dizziness, symptoms may include a headache, nausea, sensitivity to bright light, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, ear pain, facial numbness, eye pain, motion sickness, confused thinking, fainting, and clumsiness.
Dizziness can also be a symptom of a more serious medical problem, such as high or low blood pressure, heart problems, stroke, tumor, medication side effects, or metabolic disorders. Therefore you should always seek medical attention if you experience ongoing or repetitive dizziness.
