Dizziness during menopause may be related to hormone changes, but researchers don’t fully understand the connection. It’s important to speak with a doctor if you feel dizzy regularly. Dizziness that ...

Dizziness and sweating can happen together due to conditions like hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, heat exhaustion, heart attack, motion sickness, hot flashes, panic attacks, benign paroxysmal ...

If you’ve ever fainted, you know it can be a scary experience. Understanding why you fainted can help you manage your next spell of lightheadedness. We asked doctors to explain common reasons for ...

Vertigo—that feeling of the room spinning around you when you’re stationary—is a relatively common occurrence, but it can certainly feel alarming. About 40% of U.S. adults experience vertigo at some ...

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is a blood thinner prescribed to treat or lower the risk of blood clots. Its most common side effect is bleeding, which can range from mild bruising to serious internal bleeding ...

Palpitations make you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. They can be bothersome or ...

Anxiety can make you feel dizzy and dizzy spells can also lead to anxiety. Drinking water and moving slowly can help if you feel dizzy. Talk to a doctor about treatments like medications for ...

Sometimes, medications can help treat dizziness by addressing its root causes. Over-the-counter medications like Dramamine can help prevent motion sickness. Medications provide relief from dizziness ...

Correspondence to Dr Diego Kaski, Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, Institute of Neurology, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK; d.kaski{at}ucl.ac.uk Persistent postural ...