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What Causes Lightheadedness Especially When Moving Around Or Bending?
Question: For the past couple of days I have been experiencing lightheadedness, especially when moving around or bending over. I have also had spells of hot flashes and muscle weakness. I am fine when sitting still.
Brief Answer:
Vertigo and orthostatic hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
The lightheadedness that you experience while moving around or bending could due to vertigo or orthostatic hypotension.
Vertigo could be as a result of conditions like benign positional vertigo, inner ear problem like Meniere's disease or nerve problem like acoustic neuroma.
Orthostatic hypotension is a condition in which there is a drop in blood pressure when there is a change in posture. This could occur when you are dehydrated, when you have problems with heart , hormones or nervous system.
Hot flashes and muscle wekaness are common in post menopausal women.
You can discuss with your physician about these possibilities and get tests done.
I hope that answers your question.
With kind regards,
Dr.Barani
Vertigo and orthostatic hypotension
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.
The lightheadedness that you experience while moving around or bending could due to vertigo or orthostatic hypotension.
Vertigo could be as a result of conditions like benign positional vertigo, inner ear problem like Meniere's disease or nerve problem like acoustic neuroma.
Orthostatic hypotension is a condition in which there is a drop in blood pressure when there is a change in posture. This could occur when you are dehydrated, when you have problems with heart , hormones or nervous system.
Hot flashes and muscle wekaness are common in post menopausal women.
You can discuss with your physician about these possibilities and get tests done.
I hope that answers your question.
With kind regards,
Dr.Barani
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