Dizziness, also known as postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension, occurs when your blood pressure drops suddenly as you stand up from a sitting or lying position. Dizziness, also known as ...

“Dizzy” and “off-balance” may seem interchangeable, but the sensations are unique and don’t always accompany one another. For example, you might feel as though you can’t seem to stand straight without ...

Feeling as if the room is spinning is fine when you’re on the teacups ride (if you enjoy that type of thing). But experiencing random dizzy spells throughout the day is nothing short of unnerving. The ...

Dizziness isn’t just an inconvenience — it can be your body’s way of telling you that something needs medical attention. While occasional lightheadedness might not be cause for alarm, persistent or ...

Many years ago, just after getting certified as a scuba diver, I was under 90 feet of water and needed to clear my mask. As I lifted the bottom of the mask to blow out the water, I suddenly felt an ...