My mum is complaining of random dizziness?

[lphsycomel]

My mum has had a few episodes of random dizziness lately. Most of the time I am not around to actually witness it because I am at school and such. Earlier today we were watching a movie; once the movie was over my mother stood to leave the room and made it to the doorway when she quietly mentioned she was feeling quite dizzy. She leaned against the door frame and stood with a look of confusion on her face. After a few seconds she staggered back a few steps and I feared she might faint. My father directed her back to the couch and I instructed her to sit on the floor with her head between her hands. I tried to soothe her and asked a few questions. When she told me the dizziness was beginning to recede, I carefully helped her stand and she went to take a quick shower.

I am wondering if anyone has any theories as to what could be going on with her? If so, any possible things that I can do from home to help her if she is to become dizzy again? My mother is nearly 50, she isn't overweight, and she has had no recent health problems. I have already instructed her to set up a doctors appointment. Also, she has been to the doctor about this before and was told it was a symptom of menopause called Vertigo. However, I'm wondering if there are any other possible causes. If it is Vertigo, is there anything we can do to minimize or prevent dizziness? Thank you for your help.

 

[sunny]

she prob has low iron count. tell her to eat better. and when you stand up esp. when you do it fast, your blood is used to you sitting down, so all your blood rushes down away from your head. so you get dizzy. tell her to get up slower. if it continues go to the doc.

 

[Tony]

Many things can cause dizziness (Vertigo) in a female: 1) Low blood pressure 2) High blood pressure 3) Low blood cell count or Anemia 4) Inner ear disease 5) Intracranial hypertension, etc.. A blood test /analysis and blood pressure check are in order!

 

[Ari]

Vertigo is a dizziness attributed to an imbalance in the inner ear. It is usually associated with a feeling of dizziness even when one is sitting perfectly still. From what you've said about your mother I would guess that she usually has episodes following when she gets up quickly which may be suggestive of a circulatory issue. There are so many things that can cause her to experience dizziness and there is no way to know what it is until she is evaluated by a Dr. Two main concerns would be diabetes and high blood pressure. If this happens often it is very important to get her to her Dr very soon to get checked out thoroughly. Until then make sure she gets up slowly, especially if she usually sits in a reclined position. Best of luck.