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Are Vertigo and Dizziness the Same Thing?

Causes of dizziness and vertigo

Vertigo and dizziness might have different causes as well. Here is a breakdown of them.

Dizziness

Dizziness can happen for a number of different reasons. It frequently occurs as a result of environmental factors or underlying health issues.

Among the possible reasons for dizziness are:

  • dehydration
  • a heat stroke
  • Hypoglycemia [1], a state of low blood sugar
  • a lack of iron anemia
  • (Hypotension) [2] Low blood pressure
  • anxiety [3]
  • feeling dizzy
  • head traumas with certain drugs
  • drinking alcohol poisoning by carbon monoxide