Lauri Archbald-Pannone, MD
Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, spoke with the Washington Post about various causes of dizziness.
Whether it’s a brief feeling of lightheadedness or the spinning sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be unsettling. Dizziness that develops gradually or occurs when you sit or stand up quickly may be due to dehydration or low blood pressure, according to Dr. Archbald-Pannone. Diuretics, antidepressants, anxiety drugs and blood pressure medication can all cause dizziness as well.
“If the room is spinning, and it started suddenly when you got up from tying your shoe, let’s say, odds are you’re experiencing BPPV,” says Dr. Archbald-Pannone. BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is an inner ear condition and the most common cause of vertigo—a false sensation of spinning or motion.
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