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What Causes Lightheadedness With Sickness After A Meal?

Last Thursday I was out to dinner with my family. shortly after I ate I felt light headed for a while with spells of being warm. as the night continued I still felt light headed and Like I was going to be sick, which I was never sick. Since then I get waves of light headedness. today after I ate my salad for lunch I could have laid down and fallen a sleep
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hello dear,

In you post, you have not mentioned about any past history of Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, etc.
Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated.

If it still persists, then you need to consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done.
Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.
And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Lightheadedness With Sickness After A Meal?

Hello dear, In you post, you have not mentioned about any past history of Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, etc. Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Labyrinthitis or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician), the underlying cause needs to be treated. If it still persists, then you need to consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done. Investigations like estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress. And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.