Dizziness

Dizziness is a subjective feeling of . Unlike vertigo, a false sensation of movement is not present. Dizziness, or light-headedness, is sometimes associated with fainting (also called syncope), but may occur without any gross change in consciousness. The feeling of dizziness is normal under certain circumstances, such as extreme fatigue or hunger, but persists as a chronic or recurrent condition is some people without any obvious cause.

A feeling of dizziness may be feared, discounted or even welcomed depending on the identity and cultural background of the person experiencing it. In the 19th Century, western girls and women who easily became "faint" were often admired as showing refinement. On the other hand, admission of feeling faint or dizzy has long been denigrated as showing weakness and can be particularly alarming to atheletes and .

When dizziness occurs

For patients experiencing chronic dizziness, without vertigo, the condition is often outside of the ability of the health sciences to remedy in routine care.