Giddiness

Dr. Nilesh Bakale | Consultant Neurosurgeon in Karad

Giddiness or dizziness is the feeling of being unbalanced and lightheaded. One might feel woozy or have the disorienting feeling of the surroundings spinning, reeling or moving. One might also feel faint or like one is about to faint. Giddiness is sometimes accompanied by nausea or vomiting. While giddiness can affect a person severely, it is not an independent medical condition but often a symptom of some other underlying condition. This underlying condition could be something as simple as overexertion or as serious as a stroke. Most often it is caused by neurological or inner ear issues.

• Feeling faint
• Feeling lightheaded
• Feeling like the surroundings are moving or spinning
• Being unsteady on one’s feet
• Losing one’s balance
• A disoriented feeling of floating or swimming