Did you inform your doctor about the dizziness?
I can’t say whether you told your doctor, because I don’t have access to your personal medical history or conversations.
What to do if you haven’t told your doctor yet
If dizziness is new, worsening, or keeps coming back, you should tell your doctor as soon as you can. Dizziness can have many causes, some of which need prompt evaluation, especially if it happens with falls, fainting, chest pain, severe headache, weakness, trouble speaking, or vision changes.
What details to share with your doctor
To help your doctor assess the cause, it helps to describe:
- When it started and how long it lasts
- Whether it feels like spinning (vertigo) or lightheadedness
- Triggers (standing up, turning your head, exertion)
- How often it happens
- Any associated symptoms (nausea, headache, hearing changes, palpitations, weakness)
- Any recent medication changes
If dizziness started after a medication
If the dizziness began after starting, stopping, or changing a medication, mention that right away. Some drugs can cause dizziness as a side effect or via blood pressure changes.
When dizziness is an emergency
Seek urgent care or emergency help if dizziness comes with symptoms like fainting, trouble breathing, chest pain, one-sided weakness, confusion, severe headache, or difficulty speaking.