10 Surprising Facts About Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizzy spells and vertigo may be caused by different factors. Learn the potential reasons you may be dizzy, plus why you may be experiencing nausea.
By Sara Altshul
Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Though most cases of dizziness are minor, others may point to a serious issue, like a heart condition.
Many of us have found ourselves asking the question, be it on ordinary days or in times of illness, “Why am I dizzy?â€
While dizzy spells can be uncomfortable, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that occasional dizziness is very common in adults. But you may not have suspected that vertigo — a related but more serious condition that makes you feel like the room is spinning as you stand still — is also common, affecting nearly 40 percent of people over age 40 at least once in their lifetime, according to the University of California San Francisco Medical Center.
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