Lightheadedness
Introduction
Dizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but should beinvestigated by a doctor.
The term "dizziness" means different things to different people some use it to describe feeling lightheaded or off balance, while others use it to describe a feelingthat their surroundings are spinning.
Because thesymptom is quite vague and can be caused bya wide range of things, it may not always be easy to identify the underlying cause of dizziness.
Thispage explains what you should do if you feeldizzy for no apparent reason, and outlines the most common causes.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016
Introduction
Dizziness is a common symptom thats not usually a sign of anything serious, but its cause should be investigated by a doctor.
Seeing your GP
See your GP if you're feeling lightheaded or off balance and you're worried, particularly if you also have other symptoms, such as Syncope episodes or headaches . Your GP will first want to establis
Common causes of dizziness
The most common causes of dizziness are outlined below. Labyrinthitis an inner ear infection that affects your hearing and balance, and can lead to a severe form of dizziness called vertigo .
Less common causes of dizziness
Less common causes of dizziness include: having a severe illness or condition that affects the whole body using recreational drugs or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol (either binge drinking
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