i'm not sure if its some psychic thing that occurs. i get dizzy when i stand up and the only thing that helps is if i fall straight to the ground and recompose myself. I feel like i'm fainting but i'm not. i just have to lay there and then the dizziness goes away and i can stand up. it feels really weird. i don't know why that happens. can anyone explain?
2007-09-26 18:42:18 · 14 answers · asked by Truth 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It could be anything ,low blood pressure, low blood sugar,make an appt with your pcp and have it checked out.
Hope you feel better
Good Luck
2007-09-26 20:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and have some aspirin and then get some more rest and see if you are still dizzy when you wake up. Tell your parents how you feel too. If it still persists and they don't know what is wrong and you can't put your finger on it then yeah it might be a good idea to make a doctor appointment to get it straightened out. It would be a good idea to research online what some causes of dizziness and blackouts are so you have a good idea of what is going on. But yeah getting professional help is good but if it turns out to be serious then listen very carefully to EVERYTHING your doctor tells you! Be careful.
2016-04-06 03:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing is called "orthostatic hypotension" which is a fancy word for low blood pressure that occurs when you change your posture, e.g., standing up suddenly. When you stand up suddenly, your blood pressure drops, your heart starts beating fast in order to try to get blood (therefore, oxygen) to your brain as quickly as possible. If your body doesn't do this quickly enough--you may temporarily lose consciousness (faint). The main cause is dehydration. Drink more water!!!
2007-09-26 18:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by CS 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This happens to me sometimes. I relate it to stress, or perhaps low blood sugar. Sometimes I pass out all the way and it takes me awhile to come to. Are you smoking cannabis? I noticed, when I was in college, that that seemed to exacerbate the problem, that is why I related it to low blood sugar. That being said, I fainted in a hospital, no cannabis in my system, and I had eaten recently, the nurses took blood, ran tests and came up with nothing. I still faint from time to time and I can always tell when it is going to happen. I no longer smoke anything, (ah youth...)
and I have been tested for diabetes with no problems. I call it my not to being a southern belle...
2007-09-26 18:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by soundproof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called vertigo. When you are lying down and then suddenly get up, your blood rushes down from your head, which can make you dizzy and light-headed. It's also an inner ear thing, as that is where your balance is controlled.
2007-09-26 18:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Sophra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a blood pressure problem. Sounds like you need to get it checked out with a doctor.
2007-09-26 18:48:52 · answer #6 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but sometimes it's caused by vasovagal syncope. The medical terminology for fainting in general is "syncope." You might be able to find more info. about this online.
2007-09-26 18:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by quirkyfunnyone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be diabetes.Check with Doc. Has to do with low sugar levels in the blood.
2007-09-26 18:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by spiderheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of blood flowing to certain places like the legs or head
2007-09-26 18:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Death Girl Am 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flow of oxygen in your body is not circulating fast enough so when you stan up too fast your legs collapse from the lack of oxygen.
2007-09-26 18:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Claude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋