Definitions
Dizziness
When to make a doctor’s appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Happens repeatedly
- Lasts for a long time
- Severe
- A sense that the room is spinning
- Unable to perform daily activities
Self-care
Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid those with caffeine, and don't smoke. Avoid standing quickly from a sitting or lying down position.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath
- Severe headache, difficulty walking, trouble speaking, vision changes, facial weakness, or numbness
- Begins after a head injury
- High fever, stiff neck, or persistent vomiting
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Happens repeatedly
- Lasts for a long time
- Severe
- A sense that the room is spinning
- Unable to perform daily activities
