Customer question:
Sometimes, I feel dizzy or drunk in my head. What could be the cause? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A feeling of dizziness or drunkenness in the head can result from various causes, and to determine the exact cause, it is essential to consult a doctor.
Below are some possible causes of feeling dizzy:
- Inner ear: Disorders of the inner ear, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, or Meniere's disease, can cause a feeling of dizziness.
- Blood pressure problems: Low or high blood pressure can cause dizziness.
- Anemia: lack of iron in the blood, which leads to anemia, often causes fatigue and dizziness.
- Dehydration: lack of fluid in the body can affect blood pressure and cause a feeling of dizziness.
- Migraine: Migraine attacks are often accompanied by a feeling of dizziness.
- Hyperventilation: rapid and shallow breathing can cause changes in the balance of carbon dioxide in the blood, leading to dizziness.
- Stress and anxiety: Psychological factors such as stress and anxiety can affect general well-being and cause a feeling of dizziness.
- Benign causes in the brain: Tumors, cysts, or other abnormalities in the brain can cause a feeling of dizziness.
- Side effects of medications: certain medications can cause dizziness as a side effect.
- Blood circulation disorders: problems with blood circulation in the brain can cause dizziness.
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