Common descriptions
| Vertigo | A sensation of spinning or movement. |
|---|---|
| Lightheadedness | Feeling faint or close to passing out. |
| Disequilibrium | Unsteadiness or difficulty maintaining balance. |
| Visual disorientation | Blur or instability associated with motion. |
Details worth recording
Note triggers, duration, frequency, falls, hearing changes, headache, medication use and whether symptoms occur while sitting, standing or turning the head.
Why self-diagnosis fails
Inner-ear problems, blood-pressure changes, medication effects, neurological causes and other conditions can overlap. A supplement label cannot determine the cause.
Seek medical help
Discuss recurring spinning, faintness, falls, blurred vision or disorientation with a clinician. Sudden symptoms with weakness, speech trouble, chest pain or severe headache require urgent care.