Why does drinking water make me lightheaded and dizzy?

Question

I noticed that everytime I drink water, whenever I swallow it, I feel lightheaded for a split second. I ask other people if it happens to them and their reply is always like "...? no? you're weird" but I'm really curious as to why this happens to me.

I tried looking it up a while ago but I couldn't find any answers on google, so I want to see if any of you guys have any explanations. I hope so :/

Answer 1

The reason you feel lightheaded and dizzy when swallowing water is your ear. The Eustachian tube connects to the back of your throat. This tube connects to your inner ear equalizing the pressure in your ear. The inner ear controls your balance. If the tube is dysfunctional, when you swallow, the pressure will increase in your middle ear leading to imbalance.

Does anything else make you dizzy?
Do you have ringing in the ears? Have you ever had vertigo?(room spinning).
If so you need to see an ear,nose throat specialist.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Dizzy When Swallowing

Answer 4

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Answer 5

There is such a thing a water toxicity...you don't mention how much water you are drinkng. I'd suggest you get checked out with your MD...soon.