Common Symptoms And Causes Of Dizziness

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When To See A Doctor

AARP

You should contact your doctor if you have repeated bouts of severe dizziness or prolonged and unexplained dizziness or vertigo. Immediately notify your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness along with any of the following:
• severe headaches
• high fever
• head injury
• ongoing vomiting
• confusion
• fainting and pale skin
• seizures
• chest pain or difficulty breathing
• rapid or irregular heartbeat
• blurred vision or double vision
• changes in hearing or hearing loss

Dangerous, life-threatening health conditions may start with dizziness. Seek medical treatment if you experience sudden, severe dizziness without a determined cause, new or worsening symptoms, or attacks of dizziness after taking newly prescribed medications or when there are recent changes in dosage.

Call 911 or seek immediate emergency care if you experience dizziness with chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, fainting or nearly fainting, facial drooping, droopy eyelid, droopy mouth, slurred speech or difficulty speaking, stumbling or difficulty walking, weakness on one side of the body, numbness, tingling, or paralysis of the face, arms, or legs, or a history of heart disease. These symptoms could indicate a serious illness, such as a stroke, a brain injury, or a brain tumor, so it’s critical that you seek medical attention as soon as possible.