
What Causes Dizziness Post A Yoga Class?

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Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to different causes:
- possible low blood pressure
- orthostatic hypotension
- an inner ear disorder
- cervical spine chronic degeneration (also called spondylarthrosis). This could be the most probable cause, especially considering the physical activity that you have performed before all these troubles.
How old are you? Have you experienced neck pain before? What about chest pain?
Do you have any known cardiovascular risk factors like smoking, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, etc.?
Have you measured your blood pressure?
Are your symptoms (dizziness and lightheadedness) triggered by neck or head movements even in sitting or lying down position? This would indicate possible inner ear disorder or cervical spondylarthrosis. In such case a cervical spine coupled with an ENT consult would be necessary.
If your symptoms are triggered by standing up position and are relieved by sitting or lying down position, this could indicate possible orthostatic hypotension. In such case, a complete blood count for anemia and a Head Up Tilt Test would be necessary to exclude this disorder.
You should discuss with your doctor about this.
Meanwhile, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, take plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated and avoid abrupt movements of the head or neck. When you need to stand up or walk, it would be advisable to do this gradually in order to avoid possible falling.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri

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