Signs and symptoms
... Characteristics of dizziness may include: A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo) A loss of balance Nausea Unsteadiness Wooziness Lightheadedness Faintness Weakness Fati...

Causes
... Under normal circumstances, your sense of balance is controlled by a number of signals that your brain receives from several locations: Eyes. No matter what position you''re in, visual signals help yo...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you experience any unexplained, recurrent or severe dizziness. Although it''s uncommon for dizziness to signal a serious illness, see your doctor immediately if you experience dizzi...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor will likely ask you a number of questions about your dizziness. In trying to determine the cause, your doctor may ask if your dizziness: Causes the room to spin or a sensation of motion Is...