Customer question:
When I lie down in bed, I feel dizzy. Could this be a symptom of a more serious health problem? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
If you feel dizzy when you lie down in bed, it could be a symptom of a variety of health problems, including some that may be more serious. If dizziness occurs regularly or is more intense, consult your doctor.
Some possible causes may be as follows:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): BPPV is a common cause of vertigo that occurs with changes in head position, including lying down.
- Problems with the inner ear: disorders in the inner ear, such as inflammation or defects, can cause vertigo, which also occurs when the body position changes.
- Orthostatic hypotension: this refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up. It can also occur when moving from a sitting or standing position to a lying position.
- Brain tumors or cysts: tumor pressure or the presence of a cyst in the brain can cause vertigo, which can occur even when lying down.
- Concussion: after a head injury, such as a concussion, symptoms may occur, including dizziness that worsens with a change in position.
- Anemia: anemia caused by a lack of iron can cause dizziness, which may intensify when lying down.
- Meniere's disease: Meniere's disease, which affects the inner ear, can cause vertigo that occurs in various positions, including lying down.
- Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar can cause dizziness, which can get worse when you lie down.
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