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Lightheadedness is a common and typically unpleasant sensation of dizziness [1] or a feeling that one may faint. The sensation of lightheadedness can be short-lived, prolonged, or, rarely, recurring. In addition to dizziness, the individual may feel as though their head is weightless.
I feel: Chills; Fever; Paresthesia (numbness, tingling, electric tweaks) Light-headed; Dizzy Dizzy – about to black out; Dizzy – with the room spinning around me; My mouth is dry; Nauseated; Sick like I have the flu; like I have to vomit; Short of breath; Sleepy; Sweaty; Thirsty; Tired; Weak; I can't: Breathe normally; Hear normally: losing ...
Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1] a.c. before meals: ante cibum a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte every night Omne Nocte a.s., as, AS left ear auris sinistra a.u., au, AU both ears together or each ear aures unitas or auris uterque b.d.s, bds, BDS 2 times a day bis die sumendum b.i.d., bid, BID
Feeling lightheaded can also be a sign of low blood sugar, Dr. Shaikh says. This happens because the brain isn’t getting enough glucose, which the brain needs for energy.
You can feel dizzy if you are feeling lightheaded or if things seem foggy. “Dizziness may be described by patients as feeling faint, like they’re going to pass out.
Dizziness is an imprecise term that can refer to a sense of disorientation in space, vertigo, or lightheadedness. [1] It can also refer to disequilibrium [2] or a non-specific feeling, such as giddiness or foolishness. [3] Dizziness is a common medical complaint, affecting 20–30% of persons. [4]
Feeling some dizziness? Experts say vertigo is serious and can be a sign of COVID-19. Here’s what to know about the symptom and when to see a doctor.
Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) halluc-to wander in mind Latin ālūcinor, to wander in mind hallucinosis, hallucination hem(at)-, haem(ato)-of or pertaining to blood: Latin hæma [citation needed], from Greek αἷμα, αἱματ-(grc), blood hematology, older form haematology: hema-, hemo-blood Greek αἷμα, (grc), blood