Why am i dizzy when i stand up?

it has happened for awhile now, it happens to my dad too. but whenever i stand up, i get light headed, and my eyes feel weird, and i cant walk straight. this all happens within 5 seconds, but still. its weird >.<

Answer #1

Alot of things can cause that, standing up too fast the throwing your equalibrium off, anemia, low blood sugar, fatigue, etc. If it continuous though i would see a doctor.

Answer #2

Thanks, i’ll look into it. but could it be ecause of lack of sodium or salt?

Answer #3

read about orthostatic hypotension. This could be it.

Answer #4

poly is right haha its just a sudden drop in BP and when it returns to normal you feel fine. its nothing to worry about unless it lasts a very long time

Answer #5

a sudden drop in bristiish patrollium? :O oh noes, they lost so much lol. just joking but ah…that doesnt sound to good : l

Answer #6

haha its nothing to worry about its completely normal as long as it doesnt last a long time like over a minute

Answer #7

It could be if you have got up to quickly after sitting down for a while?

Answer #8

Lol, if you get up too fast you get dizzy :P Happens to everyone, it’s nothing to worry about.

Answer #9

possibly low iron , anemia..

Answer #10

you might have a bad headache or a migraine

Answer #11

Assuming that you’re not also dizzy while lying down … it could be a number of things, most of which need an MD’s care. Two very likely things are low BP or a momentary loss of equilibrium.
Dizziness to any degree or for any length of time is indicative of something. See a Doc and set your mind at ease.

Answer #12

yay

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