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What Causes Dizziness And Vomiting?

Hi I m 26 years old and I am currently pregnant, about 11 weeks along. When I got pregnant with my daughter two years ago I started to have severe dizzy spells that were followed by vomitting. This not only lasted thru my first pregnancy but I had experienced this for over 2 years in between pregnancies. I had brought it up many times to my doctors and was ignored because they didn t see an issue. I call these episodes dizzy spells because that s the only thing I can compare it to... It is more of a physical feeling that starts in my stomach and works its way up to my head. It has always been random, sometimes multiple times a day and other are months apart. The feeling is so intense but only lasts a few minutes and is usually ending with vomitting. In between pregnancies it seemed like when this would happen I would stay seated and really still with my eyes closed and it would help stop the vomitting from happening. I ve done my research and understand most of the causes but I ve seen midwives, my Pcp, my obgyn and multiple other doctors with no luck for answers. Is there anything I should be worried about or does this seem to resemble anything medical? I d just like some sort of answer so I know whether I should be worried.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

To me, your actual dizzy spells are related to pregnancy. That's normal. Now, if you'll experience again when not pregnant, then this is to get further investigated:

- do monitor your blood pressure and record the results for reference especially when you have the spells
- do monitor your blood sugar levels to rule out hypoglycemia
- have your meals regularly
- check blood count to rule out anemia

If nothing, then thyroid to check together with upper endoscopy for possible stomach problems.

However these are to get tested after giving birth if dizzy spells will continue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Dizziness And Vomiting?

Hello, To me, your actual dizzy spells are related to pregnancy. That s normal. Now, if you ll experience again when not pregnant, then this is to get further investigated: - do monitor your blood pressure and record the results for reference especially when you have the spells - do monitor your blood sugar levels to rule out hypoglycemia - have your meals regularly - check blood count to rule out anemia If nothing, then thyroid to check together with upper endoscopy for possible stomach problems. However these are to get tested after giving birth if dizzy spells will continue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician