Medical terms such as syncope,presyncoptic episode are used to describe dizzziness.Dizziness can be due to many reasons which may vary from equilbrioception,hypotension or reaction to environment and stress

Causes

• Acoustic neuroma
• Arteriosclerosis
• Atherosclerosis
• Benign paroxysmal vertigo
• Certain drugs such as sedatives ,antidepressant,alpha blockers

Brain causes

• Stroke
• Migraine
• Dehydration
• Concussion

Metabolic causes

• Hypoxia
• Low blood sugar
• Dehydration

Pschiatric causes

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic disorder
• Hyperventillation
• Somatisation

Ent disorders

• Meniere s disease
• Superior canal dehiscence syndrome
• Labrynthitis
• Vertigo

Investigations

Investigations are based on the history presented as hearing loss associated with dizziness would involve audiometric tests

Treatment

• Drink plenty of water
• Move slowly when u go from lying position to standing position will help in dizziness asssociated with position changes
• Avoid alcohol caffeine and tobacco as by restricting the blood flow they make the symptoms worse
• I V fluids can be given in cases of dehydration
• Blood transfusions are provided based on the amount of blood loss in cases of accidents