Other names for Dizziness

Lightheadedness
Vertigo (if spinning sensation)
Unsteadiness
Feeling Faint

Synopsis of Dizziness

Dizziness is a broad symptom describing sensations such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, disorientation, or a false sense of spinning (vertigo). It may last for seconds, minutes, or persist for hours or days, and can vary in intensity from mild imbalance to incapacitating spinning with nausea. Dizziness is a symptom, not a disease, and can have numerous causes—ranging from benign to serious.

The three main types are:

• Lightheadedness: A feeling of being about to faint or pass out, often linked to low blood pressure, dehydration, or anxiety.

• Vertigo: A spinning sensation, often caused by inner ear problems like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Ménière’s disease, or vestibular neuritis.

• Disequilibrium: A sense of imbalance or instability, often related to nerve issues, poor vision, or musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Common Causes:

• Inner ear disturbances (BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease)

• Dehydration or low blood pressure

• Sudden position changes (orthostatic hypotension)

• Anemia or low blood sugar

• Anxiety or panic attacks

• Medications (especially blood pressure meds, sedatives, or diuretics)

• Migraine (vestibular migraine)

• Cardiovascular issues (arrhythmias, stroke)

• Neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s)

Severity Factors:

• Mild dizziness is common and often resolves on its own

• Persistent or severe dizziness may indicate a serious condition

• Dizziness with double vision, slurred speech, weakness, or chest pain may signal a stroke or heart issue and requires immediate care

• Chronic dizziness can affect mobility, increase fall risk, and reduce quality of life

When to See a Doctor:

• Dizziness lasting more than a few hours or recurring frequently

• Accompanied by fainting, chest pain, or neurological symptoms

• Occurs after head injury

• Severe spinning or nausea that affects balance or function

• Sudden hearing loss or ringing in one ear

Natural remedies for Dizziness

Hydration: Drink plenty of water, especially after heat or exertion

Avoid rapid position changes: Sit or stand slowly

Lie down and rest: Especially if lightheaded

Deep breathing: Helps with anxiety-related dizziness

Ginger tea or candy: Helpful for nausea and motion-related dizziness

Vestibular rehabilitation exercises: For inner ear-related dizziness

Low-sodium diet: If Ménière’s disease is suspected

Iron-rich foods or supplements: For dizziness linked to anemia

Avoid stimulants or alcohol during episodes

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Dizziness

Aloe vera
anthocyanins
bamboo
basil
beta caryophyllene
betel
bilberry
black currant
blueberry
Indian frankincense
bасора
caffeine
cannabis sativa oil
carrot
cat's claw
chlorella
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
coconut milk
turmeric
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
ginseng
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
green tea
hemp oil
L-glycine
magnesium
milk
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pear
Peppermint
phenolic compounds
pineapple
pomegranate
quail egg
quercetin
resveratrol
rosemary
schizonepeta
spirulina
thyme
tomato
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
alpinia galangal
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
amber
dodder
ganoderma
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
trace minerals
aster root
hypothalamus
paw paw
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Alcohol
Ash
Aralia
Angelica archanglica
Animal Tissue
African Ginger
American Basil
Arisaema erubescens
Artemisia Herba-Alba
Aldimine
Ankaflavin
Aga
Ardisia
Arisaema amurense
Antirrhinin
Aconite
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Arisaema cum bile
Allium (unspecified)
Alpinia (unspecified)
Apricot
Anthocyanin
Algae
Amino Acid (unspecified)
anthocyanidins
African Basil
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
Avian (unspecified)
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arani
Artemisia (unspecified)
Aster (unspecified)
Australian Sandalwood
Atractylone
Betony
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
Billygoat plum
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
berry
Basil
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Balsam (unspecified)
Brown's Lily
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bruteridine
Bovine (not specified)
Bupleurum
Bovine (unspecified)
Black Mustard
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balsam pear
Borneol
Curcuma wenyujin
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Colostrum
Cinnamomum loureirii
Cordyceps
Citrus (unspecified)
Cayenne Pepper
Cluster Fig
California Goldenrod
Chlorophytum
Curcuma amada
Calcium
Carrot fiber
Coca
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Calcium
Chinese Dodder
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Condonopsis
Chinese Tinospora
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Cupric ascorbate
Chinese Club Moss
Chamomile (not specified)
chrysanthemum
Citrus reticulata
Cosmos
Ceylon Ginger
Catkin
Citrus oil
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Dihydrocapsaicin
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dragonhead
Dodder
Dwarf Bilberry
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Empresstree
Earthworm
Epidermal Growth Factor
European Vervain
Eupolyphaga sinensis
esters
European-Five Finger Grass
Ethanol
Fruit
Flavonoid
Fragrant Angelica
Fang-Feng
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavonoid glycosides
Fungus
Flowering quince
Fruit (unspecified)
fibroblast growth factors
Flavonoid (mixture)
Fungus (unspecified)
Five-Leaf Cassia
Fritillary (unspecified)
Genseng (not specified)
Ginkgo Flavonglycosides
Ginseng, Oriental
Gastrodia
Glycoside
Goldthread (unspecified)
Gotu Kola
Glycoside (unspecified)
Glechoma hederacea
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia
Ginseng, Panax
Great Plantain
Glycoprotein (unspecified)
Ginkgolide C
Ginsenosides
Glycerite
Holy Basil Herb
Hedyotis (unspecified)
Heal-All
Hemp Agrimony
Herb Robert
Himalaya Berry
Hemp
Indian Madder
Isoquinoline alkaloids
Ilex
Ignatius Bean
Indian Kinotree
Indian Fagonia
Jungli-bean
Jujube
Korean Angelica
Kokilaksha
lemongrass
L-Tryptophan
Lindera aggregata
Lebbek
Lilium polyphyllum
Ligustilide
Laggera pterodonta
Ligustilides
Luo San
Ligustrazin
Lingustilides
Lavandula (unspecified)
Large-Leaved Linden
Lymph
Ligusticum
Linalool
Malt (unspecitied)
mineral (unspecified)
Moringa
Menthol
Magnesium ascorbate
Magnesium
Morinda (unspecified)
Metal Salt
Mountain pepper (unspecified)
Magnesium
Mushroom (various)
Magnesium Citrate
Mushroom
Mother of Pearl
Mammary
milk
Magnesium
Niacinamide ascorbate
Nymphaea nouchali
Oregon Barberry
Oroxylum indicum
Oat Oil
Onosma bracteatum
Oryza Sativa
Oriental Ginseng
orange pigment
Palmyra
Polymorpha
Pagoda Tree
Polyphenols
Pentacyclic alkaloids
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Phenolic Acid
Potato
Panax Pseudoginseng
Polygonatum (unspecified)
Phosphate ascorbate
Pepper
Peucedanum
Pansit-pansitan
Pyrrosia
Paederia foetida
Provence Rose
Polyphenols (unspecified)
Piper nigrum
Pineapple
Polygonatum
Prickly ash (mixed)
Paeoniflorin
Poppy
Porcine (unspecified)
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Placenta
Peony (unspecified)
Pearl
Petiveria
Qunice
Rugose Rose
Red root (unspecified)
Rosemary
Rose
Siler
Sichuan Lovage
Sinapis arvensis
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Sichuan Fritillary
Sesbania
Speedwell
Sete sangrias
Smartweed
Shark Liver Oil
Sphaerotrichia
Sweet Orange
Sweet Annie
Spikenard
Salt (sea)
Southern Tsangshu
Sea water
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Sage-leaf alangium
Sicilian Sumac
sage oil
Semiaquilegia
Spantholobus
Scordinin
San-Qi Ginseng
Sage
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Sword Bean
Tea
Thymoquinone
Trichosanthis
Thyroid
Taraxacum mongolicum
Thatch screw-pine
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Turtle Head
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Tulbaghia
Thymus satureioides
Teri Pod
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine phosphate)
Vervain
Vitamin B6 (pridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal)
Vitamin B6 (Mixed)
Vitamin B5 (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)
Vietnamese sophora
Violet
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxamine HCl)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitamin D (unspecified)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine pyrophosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (various)
Water
Water Lily (unspecified)
White Tea
White Rice
White Peony
Withanolide
Water Pepper
White Nettle
Wild Bergamot
Wild Lettuce
Wood Betony
Winter Begonia
Yerba buena
Yellow Ginger
Zucchini
Zingiberene
Zinc