Customer question:
Why do nausea and dizziness occur together? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Nausea and dizziness often occur together, as they can be related to many causes.
Some of the common causes of these two symptoms together include:
- Inner ear: Inner ear disorders such as benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, or Meniere's disease can cause dizziness and nausea.
- Migraine: migraine is often accompanied by nausea and a feeling of dizziness. These symptoms can be part of migraine attacks.
- Viral or bacterial infections: Infections affecting the inner ear or balance system can cause dizziness and nausea.
- Low blood pressure: Low or orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness and nausea, especially when standing up.
- Anemia: lack of iron or other nutrients can cause anemia, manifested by nausea and dizziness.
- Dehydration: lack of fluid can cause dizziness and nausea.
- Stress and Anxiety: Emotional stress can cause physical symptoms, including dizziness and nausea.
- Digestive problems: digestive problems, such as gastritis, acidity, or other indigestion, can cause nausea and dizziness.
- Medicines: some medications can cause side effects, including nausea and dizziness.
- Brain tumors or cysts: New growths in the brain can press on certain parts of the brain and cause dizziness and nausea.
If you experience a persistent combination of nausea and dizziness, it is recommended that you consult a doctor. The doctor can carry out appropriate tests, make a diagnosis, and prescribe treatment according to the underlying cause of the symptoms.
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