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What Causes The Head To Spin During Pregnancy?

hi im 33 weeks pregnant an my head is spinning like every time I stand or move around I did take my iron pill today but is this normal? my baby has been pushing down really hard that sometimes it an be very pain full an almost breathless but im really concerned bout my head spinning should I go to the ER?
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
The spinning of head at 33 weeks of pregnancy can be due to blood pressure problems -
- When the blood pressure is low, it still drops down in standing position (postural hypo tension ) this can lead to spinning.Iron replsacement before getting up is nor having any effect to stop the spinning .. but taking plenty of fluids with sugar & salt through along with all other medications advised would help.
- High blood pressure can cause spinning with head ache. High blood pressure is concerning in pregnancy... Here bed rest/ restricting salts in diet/ positive tension freee mentality along with medications suggested by doctor are helpful.
- some times middle ear problems/ sinusitis/ allergic problems can lead to spinning( vertigo ) & treatment is very effective once the cause is found.
- Many a times eye sight problems can cause such spinning.
* In this context to visit your treating doctor & get serial blood pressure readings would diagnose type of BP High, low or normal ( Doctor may suggest to check urine for albumin.. in case BP is high ) ../ & check you for any other cause for the spinning .
Once the cause is known specific medications would control your problem. -Please don't worry.
Thanks.
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What Causes The Head To Spin During Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The spinning of head at 33 weeks of pregnancy can be due to blood pressure problems - - When the blood pressure is low, it still drops down in standing position (postural hypo tension ) this can lead to spinning.Iron replsacement before getting up is nor having any effect to stop the spinning .. but taking plenty of fluids with sugar & salt through along with all other medications advised would help. - High blood pressure can cause spinning with head ache. High blood pressure is concerning in pregnancy... Here bed rest/ restricting salts in diet/ positive tension freee mentality along with medications suggested by doctor are helpful. - some times middle ear problems/ sinusitis/ allergic problems can lead to spinning( vertigo ) & treatment is very effective once the cause is found. - Many a times eye sight problems can cause such spinning. * In this context to visit your treating doctor & get serial blood pressure readings would diagnose type of BP High, low or normal ( Doctor may suggest to check urine for albumin.. in case BP is high ) ../ & check you for any other cause for the spinning . Once the cause is known specific medications would control your problem. -Please don t worry. Thanks.