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Dizziness
Educational only: videos on MedicalVideos.com are for general information and are not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about your health.
Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy," because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible problems. Lightheadedness is a feeling that you are about to faint or "pass out." Although you may feel dizzy, you do not feel as though you or your surroundings are moving. Lightheadedness often goes away or improves when you lie down. If lightheadedness gets worse, it can lead to a feeling of almost fainting or a fainting spell (syncope). You may sometimes feel nauseated or vomit when you are lightheaded. Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. You may feel as though you are off balance, spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. When you have severe vertigo, you may feel very nauseated or vomit. You may have trouble walking or standing, and you may lose your balance and fall.
This video in 30 seconds
This video explains dizziness and the importance of distinguishing two different feelings described by the word. It describes lightheadedness as a feeling of being about to faint, which often improves when lying down and can progress to syncope and sometimes nausea or vomiting, and vertigo as a feeling that the person or their surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement, which can cause nausea, vomiting, trouble walking or standing, and loss of balance.
Key points
- Explains dizziness as a word used for two different feelings that need to be distinguished
- Defines lightheadedness as feeling about to faint and describes it improving when lying down
- Covers lightheadedness progressing to a fainting spell and sometimes nausea or vomiting
- Defines vertigo as a false feeling of movement of the person or surroundings
- Covers severe vertigo causing nausea, vomiting, trouble walking or standing and loss of balance
Video Overview
This video presents “Dizziness” — Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy," because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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