Severe dizziness during menstruation
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Severe dizziness during the menstrual period may result from non-disease factors, or could be related to certain medical conditions such as anemia, malnutrition, Ménière's syndrome, vestibular neuritis, and other diseases that might cause the aforementioned symptoms. It is recommended to promptly visit the gynecology department at a hospital to identify the underlying cause of the dizziness and to receive appropriate treatment based on the diagnosed cause, following the doctor's instructions.
Severe dizziness during menstruation may be caused by non-disease factors, or could also be related to certain medical conditions such as anemia or malnutrition. It is recommended to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Non-disease factors
Long-term sleep deprivation can leave the brain in a prolonged state of fatigue, resulting in physical weakness and dizziness. Heavy menstrual bleeding may reduce hemoglobin concentration in the blood, leading to insufficient blood supply to the brain, which might cause sensations of spinning or shaking of the body or surrounding objects. It is recommended to get adequate rest and ensure sufficient nutritional intake; symptoms may gradually improve or resolve over time.
2. Disease factors
1) Anemia
Anemia refers to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, leading to inadequate oxygen supply or hypoxia in tissues. The body cannot obtain sufficient oxygen, and compensatory mechanisms of the circulatory and respiratory systems are affected, causing symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness. Patients are advised to take medications such as folic acid tablets, vitamin B12 tablets, ferrous sulfate tablets, or ferrous gluconate tablets under medical guidance.
2) Malnutrition
Long-term picky eating, extreme dieting for weight loss, etc., can lead to physical weakness. During menstruation, significant blood loss may result in symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, sweating, palpitations, and dizziness. Patients should ensure adequate rest and improve nutritional intake by consuming fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meat, eggs, and other nutritious foods.
In addition, conditions such as Ménière’s syndrome or vestibular neuritis may also cause the above symptoms. It is recommended to seek timely evaluation at a hospital gynecology department to determine the exact cause of dizziness and receive targeted treatment as directed by a physician.
