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What Causes Dizziness And Vertigo While Kneeling On Floor?

i was at work kneeling while cleaning when i suddenly fell back very dizzy. i sat up and could not stand for a few minutes due to vertigo and weakness. after a while i felt the vertigo slowed done and was able to stand . home now feel better just do not know what happened.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Vertigo is the sensation of movement ("room spinning") when no movement is actually occurring. Dizziness needs to be distinguish between vertigo, presyncope (people feels like they are going to black out; vision and hearing may become obscured), disequilibrium (off balance), and light-headedness (no rotational component, no movement). There are many different diseases and many different medications that can cause veritgo. Unfortunately, this is a symptom that is going to need further work up from your primary care physician. Kneeling is associated with blood pressure and heart rate changes which could have caused your symptoms.

I would recommend seeing your primary care doctor very soon. In the meantime:
-go to a local grocery store and have your blood pressure checked
-Limit salt intake
-make a list of medication for your primary care doctor
-no heavy lifting or weight bearing
-limit kneeling and squatting time.
-try not to make sudden head movements
-if you develop weakness, numbness, tingling, vision changes, speak difficulties, facial droop, or stroke symptoms, you need to go to the emergency room immediately.
-caffeine and alcohol can worsen vertigo
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What Causes Dizziness And Vertigo While Kneeling On Floor?

Vertigo is the sensation of movement ( room spinning ) when no movement is actually occurring. Dizziness needs to be distinguish between vertigo, presyncope (people feels like they are going to black out; vision and hearing may become obscured), disequilibrium (off balance), and light-headedness (no rotational component, no movement). There are many different diseases and many different medications that can cause veritgo. Unfortunately, this is a symptom that is going to need further work up from your primary care physician. Kneeling is associated with blood pressure and heart rate changes which could have caused your symptoms. I would recommend seeing your primary care doctor very soon. In the meantime: -go to a local grocery store and have your blood pressure checked -Limit salt intake -make a list of medication for your primary care doctor -no heavy lifting or weight bearing -limit kneeling and squatting time. -try not to make sudden head movements -if you develop weakness, numbness, tingling, vision changes, speak difficulties, facial droop, or stroke symptoms, you need to go to the emergency room immediately. -caffeine and alcohol can worsen vertigo