People say they “feel dizzy” to describe a variety of different sensations.
You may experience other symptoms when you feel dizzy, such as sweating.
But sometimes dizziness with sweating can be a sign of a serious medical condition.
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This article explores the potentialcauses of dizzinessaccompanied by sweating, and when to seek medical attention.
The most common causes are listed below.
Hypoglycemia often comes on suddenly.
Dizziness and breaking out into a cold sweat can also occur.
Seeking immediate medical care may prevent further heart damage.
You may feel dizzy and light-headed or break out into a sweat moments before fainting.
It shows up when your brain gets conflicting signals from your eyes and inner ears about your bodys motion.
Symptoms of motion sickness include:
Motion sickness is temporary and usually goes away when the motion stops.
Some are temporary and may pass on their own, while others require medical attention.
Dizziness may occur along with sweating during episodes of anxiety, fainting, hot flashes, or motion sickness.
In addition to dry mouth, dehydration can cause confusion, light-headedness, and dizziness.
As dehydration worsens, you may sweat less.
This causes blood vessels to narrow, an increase in heart rate, and rapid breathing.
These symptoms can lead to dizziness and sweating.
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