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What Causes Dizziness While Sitting Down?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2015
Question: Hello,
My name is XXXXXXX I am a 42 year old male.
I just experienced dizziness that lasted for about 10 seconds while sitting down. I have experienced a second or so of this in the past, but nothing ever for this long. Should I be concerned about this?


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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely benign, no worries. Some antivert and some precautions

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking XXXX!

I read your question and i understand your concern. Dizziness is very benign and self resolving symptom mostly due to an innocuous underlying cause. There are many causes of it even a cold flu can cause it. Commonest causes are some anxiety and neurosis, dehydration, over activity, electrolytes imbalance or recent ear infection , low blood sugar or low blood iron ( anemia ) etc.

Nutshell dizziness lasting that short only for a couple of seconds and not that frequent can be ignored or symptomatically treated with some antivert and see if it resolves.

Meanwhile following home remedies will keep you safe.
Be aware that dizziness may make you lose your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
Avoid moving suddenly.
Stand up slowly.
Fall-proof your home by removing tripping hazards such as area rugs and exposed electrical cords. Use nonslip mats on your bath and shower floors.
Sit or lie down immediately when you feel dizzy.
Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery if you experience frequent dizziness.
Use good lighting on stairs and where you walk if you get out of bed at night.
Walk with a cane for stability, if necessary.
Avoid using caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. Excessive use of these substances can worsen your signs and symptoms.

In case of persistence of the symptoms talk to your doctor , they will run some labs and we will haveour answers. I am sure it won't come to that.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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What Causes Dizziness While Sitting Down?

Brief Answer: Likely benign, no worries. Some antivert and some precautions Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking XXXX! I read your question and i understand your concern. Dizziness is very benign and self resolving symptom mostly due to an innocuous underlying cause. There are many causes of it even a cold flu can cause it. Commonest causes are some anxiety and neurosis, dehydration, over activity, electrolytes imbalance or recent ear infection , low blood sugar or low blood iron ( anemia ) etc. Nutshell dizziness lasting that short only for a couple of seconds and not that frequent can be ignored or symptomatically treated with some antivert and see if it resolves. Meanwhile following home remedies will keep you safe. Be aware that dizziness may make you lose your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury. Avoid moving suddenly. Stand up slowly. Fall-proof your home by removing tripping hazards such as area rugs and exposed electrical cords. Use nonslip mats on your bath and shower floors. Sit or lie down immediately when you feel dizzy. Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery if you experience frequent dizziness. Use good lighting on stairs and where you walk if you get out of bed at night. Walk with a cane for stability, if necessary. Avoid using caffeine, alcohol and tobacco. Excessive use of these substances can worsen your signs and symptoms. In case of persistence of the symptoms talk to your doctor , they will run some labs and we will haveour answers. I am sure it won't come to that. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan