Feeling Dizzy and Lightheaded?

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Dizziness and feeling lightheaded seems to be pretty common. I feel these off and on and so do the kids. I have even read that some Mylotters feel these from time to time. But are you aware of the many conditions that can cause these symptoms? And, some are very serious. The most common reasons for feeling dizzy or lightheaded are: low blood sugar, Vertigo, standing up too quickly, some medications, motion sickness, and dehydration. But, these can also be a symptom of some other conditions such as Meniere's Syndrome ( where the ears feel full, and may have ringing), Perilymph Fistula ( comes from a hit on the head and one symptom is being sensitive to loud noises), low iron, heart problems, and Vestibular Neuritis ( a viral infection can swell the vestibular nerve in your ear). If you suddenly become lightheaded it can be serious. This can be caused by a blood clot or burst blood vessels. If you can't move your arms, or one side of your face, can't see out of one or both eyes, start to slur your speech, or, get a suddenly painful headache you need to call 911 or be taken to the ER.