What causes sudden dizziness and nausea in the head?
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
In general, sudden dizziness accompanied by nausea and vomiting may indicate conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), arrhythmia, or Ménière's disease. BPPV is commonly associated with episodic vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Arrhythmia is often related to excessive fatigue, heavy smoking or alcohol consumption, and significant emotional fluctuations. Ménière's disease is associated with impaired endolymph absorption, sleep disorders, and other factors, and typically presents with symptoms including vertigo, nausea, and tinnitus.
Generally, sudden dizziness accompanied by nausea may indicate possible conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), arrhythmia, or Ménière's disease. Patients should seek medical attention promptly to identify the underlying cause and, under a doctor’s guidance, choose appropriate medication treatments.
1. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): BPPV is commonly caused by calcium metabolism disorders, viral neuritis, or head trauma, and is often associated with episodic vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Symptoms can be relieved through treatments such as canalith repositioning maneuvers or the Epley maneuver.
2. Arrhythmia: Arrhythmia is associated with factors such as excessive fatigue, heavy smoking or alcohol consumption, and significant emotional fluctuations. Patients may experience symptoms including dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, and nausea. Treatment typically involves medications prescribed by a physician, such as telmisartan tablets or bisoprolol fumarate tablets. During treatment, patients should quit smoking and avoid alcohol, adopting healthier lifestyle habits.
3. Ménière's Disease: Ménière's disease may be linked to risk factors such as impaired endolymph absorption, sleep disorders, or chronic anxiety. It commonly presents with symptoms like vertigo, nausea, and tinnitus. Treatment usually involves medications such as phenobarbital and scopolamine butylbromide tablets or betahistine hydrochloride tablets, used under a doctor’s supervision.
