Customer question:
I feel dizzy even when lying down - why doesn't it disappear? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
If you feel dizzy even in a lying position, this may indicate various causes that are not necessarily related to a change in the position of the head. If dizziness persists or occurs frequently, it is recommended that you consult your doctor.
Some possible causes include:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Although BPPV is usually associated with changes in head position, in some cases, it can also occur while lying down. Crystals in the inner ear can cause a spinning sensation even when you are in a stationary position.
- Low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension: this not only refers to changes in position but can also cause dizziness in various positions, including lying down.
- Problems with the inner ear: The inner ear plays a crucial role in balance, so problems with the inner ear, such as damage or inflammation, can cause vertigo in various positions, including when lying down.
- Viral or bacterial infections: inner ear or balance system infections can cause vertigo, which can occur regardless of body position.
- Meniere's disease: Chronic inner ear disease such as Meniere's disease can cause vertigo even when lying down.
- Brain tumors or cysts: Tumors or cystic pressure on certain parts of the brain can cause vertigo, which can occur regardless of body position.
- Acute damage to the inner ear: damage to the inner ear due to trauma or inflammation can cause vertigo, which can occur in different positions.
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