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Dizzy, And Lightheaded While Standing, Weird Taste In Mouth, Reoccurring. Any Ideas?

Lately when I stand up I get very dizzy and lightheaded. I will also get this wierd taste in my mouth along with tingling. Today we were on a canoe trip and it happened. I was terrified something was going to happen to me. But I didn't say anything to anyone. I didn't want to worry them and thought it would just go away, in which it did. But it's been happening a lot lately and I'm still worried
posted on Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to postural hypotension.
It occurs due to peripheral pooling of blood in the lower limbs when you stand up from sitting or lying position.

Other causes can be:
1. Any pathology in the Vestibular apparatus in the inner ear, which maintains posture & balance.
2. Any fluctuation in the blood sugar levels.
3. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body.
4. Deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid, etc. which helps in blood formation & nerve conduction.
5. Hormonal & metabolic causes.
6. Stress, inadequate sleep, etc.

Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood sugar levels, CT scan of brain will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration
3. Avoid fast food.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress..think positive.
6. Exercise regularly & practice meditation.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Dizzy, And Lightheaded While Standing, Weird Taste In Mouth, Reoccurring. Any Ideas?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to postural hypotension. It occurs due to peripheral pooling of blood in the lower limbs when you stand up from sitting or lying position. Other causes can be: 1. Any pathology in the Vestibular apparatus in the inner ear, which maintains posture & balance. 2. Any fluctuation in the blood sugar levels. 3. Inadequate hydration status & electrolyte balance of the body. 4. Deficiencies of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid, etc. which helps in blood formation & nerve conduction. 5. Hormonal & metabolic causes. 6. Stress, inadequate sleep, etc. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood sugar levels, CT scan of brain will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration 3. Avoid fast food. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress..think positive. 6. Exercise regularly & practice meditation. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.