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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.
Cold sensitivity or cold intolerance is unusual discomfort felt by some people when in a cool environment. [ 1 ] Cold sensitivity may be a symptom of hypothyroidism , anemia , low body weight, iron deficiency , vitamin B 12 deficiency , fevers , fibromyalgia or vasoconstriction . [ 2 ]
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.
Heavy-headedness is the feeling of faintness, dizziness, or feeling of floating, wooziness. [1] [2] [3] Individuals may feel as though their head is heavy; also feel as though the room is moving/spinning also known as vertigo. Some causes of heavy-headedness can be tough to get rid of and can last a long period of time, however most can be treated.
But dizziness and vertigo are not the same thing. Understanding the basics can help keep you safe. Dizziness vs. vertigo: What the difference is and why it matters
It’s a common complaint this winter: After coming down with a respiratory illness, some people feel like they can’t shake a lingering cough or runny nose despite other symptoms going away.
Dizziness is a common medical complaint, affecting 20–30% of persons. [4] Dizziness is broken down into four main subtypes: vertigo (~25–50%), disequilibrium (less than ~15%), presyncope (less than ~15%), and nonspecific dizziness (~10%). [5] Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin about them. Many people find ...
Why are my hands always cold? According to the Cleveland Clinic, medical conditions that can cause cold hands include: Raynaud’s syndrome. Hyperthyroidism. Peripheral artery disease.