There are many reasons why you may be dizzy after eating.
Whiledizzinessusually occurs if you’ve gone too long without food.
thingslow blood sugar,low blood pressure, and certaindiabetes medicationscan also sometimes cause dizziness after a meal.
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This article explores the causes of dizziness after eating, including ways to treat and prevent them.
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Why Do I Get Dizzy After Eating?
Several different conditions can lead to dizziness after eating.
Typically, blood sugar levels increase following a meal.
This is a jot down of non-diabetic hypoglycemia that can cause dizzy spells after consuming high-carbohydrate foods.
Symptoms of reactive hypotension include:
People withprediabetesare more prone to reactive hypoglycemia.
This is because they have trouble producing the right amount ofinsulinwhich helps regulate blood sugar.
These are signs of a potentially life-threatening, whole-body allergy known asanaphylaxis.
Food Triggers
Certain foods may trigger people with specific conditions, causing dizziness after eating.
Alcoholic beverages, in particular, can also be a trigger.
Food intolerancesmay also cause dizziness after eating.
For example, limited evidence linkslactose intoleranceto lightheadedness and feelings of intoxication.
Additionally, a person sensitive to caffeine may become dizzy after drinking caffeinated beverages.
Certain foods or food ingredients may triggermigraines, which can cause dizziness.
This is equivalent to 1/2 cup of fruit juice or six or seven hard candies.
For postprandial hypotension, there is no definitive treatment.
However, it’s possible for you to reduce symptoms by lying down until the dizziness stops.
It could be a sign of another treatable, underlying condition.
Other tests may be used if a food allergy or food intolerance is suspected.
The tests may include:
Other tests may be used to detect specific food intolerances.
It can also be triggered by food sensitivities, stomach surgeries, or enzyme deficiencies.
If you frequently feel dizzy after eating meals, it’s important to let your healthcare provider know.
They will be able to run tests and determine the root cause.
Standing quickly after sitting down for an extended period can reduce blood pressure resulting in dizziness.
Pregnant women who experience dizziness after eating often experience improvement after delivery.
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