Lightheadedness vs dizziness
What is the difference between "lightheadedness and dizziness"? Thanks for answering.
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Lightheaded may be pleasant , on occassions. Dizzy is just, well, dizzy. Unpleasant, disorientated, feeling slightly sick.
Joy made me feel lightheaded. Pleasant feeling possibly induced by champagne..
The champagne made me feel dizzy. Serves you right, for drinking so much on an empty stomach!
For the most part, I agree with kirk. Not that kirk did so but the way you question asks it, I think I would describe dizziness as being a sympton of light-headedness rather than differentiating the two. Dizziness is a state of disorientation which that's just part of light-headedness. In fact, Wikipedia defines it this way: "Light-headedness is a common and often unpleasant sensation of dizziness and/or feeling that one may be about to faint, which may be transient, recurrent, or occasionally chronic." Therefore I would say dizziness is a symptom of being light-headed. I recommend the link I embedded if you would like to know more. It goes well into a medical and scientific detail of this altered state.
Good question! I would define lightheadedness as the feeling you get when you are dehydrated, when you stand up suddenly (also known as a "head rush"), or slightly faint in general. Sometimes this might happen after periods of extreme exertion, such as running a race, or just before you faint.
Dizziness, while related to and often going hand in hand with lightheadedness, is more like a spinning sensation in the head accompanied by a loss of balance or equilibrium, such as when you have been spun around a lot or after a fast, whirling ride at an amusement park.
I hope this helps!!
"Lightheadedness" is a synonym of "dizziness". The term can also have the meaning of frivolous, flighty or featherbrained but, dizziness is the usual meaning. If there is any difference beween dizziness and lightheadedness, it probably is that lightheadedness is a slightly less severe condition.
Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different feelings. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say "I feel dizzy," because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible problems.
Lightheadedness is a feeling that you are about to faint or "pass out." Although you may feel dizzy, you do not feel as though you or your surroundings are moving. Lightheadedness often goes away or improves when you lie down. If lightheadedness gets worse, it can lead to a feeling of almost fainting or a fainting spell (syncope). You may sometimes feel nauseated or vomit when you are lightheaded.
Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when there is no actual movement. You may feel as though you are spinning, whirling, falling, or tilting. When you have severe vertigo, you may feel very nauseated or vomit. You may have trouble walking or standing, and you may lose your balance and fall. Although dizziness can occur in people of any age, it is more common among older adults. A fear of dizziness can cause older adults to limit their physical and social activities. Dizziness can also lead to falls and other injuries.
Lightheadedness It is common to feel lightheaded from time to time. Lightheadedness usually is not caused by a serious problem. It often is caused by a momentary drop in blood pressure and blood flow to your head that occurs when you get up too quickly from a seated or lying position (orthostatic hypotension).
