What causes dizziness and cold sweats?

Jul 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have recently experienced symptoms of dizziness and cold sweats, and I would like to understand what causes dizziness accompanied by cold sweats.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Dizziness accompanied by cold sweats is a common physical discomfort symptom that may be caused by various factors. 1. Lesions of the nervous system, such as cerebral ischemia, dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and ear-related conditions like vertigo, can all lead to dizziness with cold sweats. 2. Internal medical conditions such as hypertension, hypotension, anemia, hypoglycemia, infections, and poisoning are also common triggers. 3. Patients with cervical spondylosis may also experience dizziness and cold sweats due to compression of local blood vessels and nerves in the cervical spine. Additionally, early symptoms of heart disease, coronary artery disease, or drug poisoning may also cause this symptom. If dizziness with cold sweats occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention, undergo relevant examinations to determine the underlying cause, and receive targeted treatment according to the physician's advice.