Customer question:
What are the causes of vertigo? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Vertigo is a complex symptom that can occur due to various causes. It is important to consult your doctor if you experience vertigo, especially if it is frequent or accompanied by other worrying symptoms.
Below are some common causes of vertigo:
- Inner ear: diseases such as benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, or Meniere's disease can cause vertigo.
- Low blood pressure: Low blood pressure, or orthostatic hypotension, occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly when standing up from a sitting or lying position, leading to dizziness.
- Migraines: Migraines are often accompanied by feelings of vertigo or dizziness.
- Dehydration: lack of fluid in the body can affect blood pressure and cause dizziness.
- Anemia: anemia or lack of iron can cause fatigue and dizziness.
- Viral or bacterial infections: Infections affecting the inner ear or balance system can cause vertigo.
- Heart problems: Certain heart problems, especially those that affect blood flow to the brain, can cause dizziness.
- Nervous system disorders: Nervous system problems, including neurological disorders, can cause dizziness.
- Stress and anxiety: psychological factors such as stress and anxiety can affect balance and cause a feeling of dizziness.
- Hyperventilation: rapid and shallow breathing can cause changes in the balance of carbon dioxide in the blood, leading to dizziness.
- Tumors or cysts: neoplasms in the brain or inner ear can cause vertigo.
- Use of specific drugs: some drugs can cause dizziness as a side effect.
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